6 tips for housemate harmony

Living with anyone can be difficult, but being thrown into a flat with lotsss of other people you've never met before can be really hard. There are different cultures, different upbringings and a whole load of different tastes and opinions going on there.

Sometimes you'll just have to let things slide, but we’re here with some tips to make your housemate era as smooth and harmonious as poss!

1. Be nice

Even if one of your housemates isn't your fave person, try and get along for the sake of your other housemates! Deep it—a flatmate feud is the most awks thing for everyone, so try and avoid it at all costs.

2. Be inclusive

Even if there's one or two flatmates that seem to be distancing themselves, invite them to everything you do as a group and hopefully, they’ll come out of their shell. Not everyone has main character energy and they're probably just shy—you wouldn't want to be lonely, so make sure they aren't either.

3. Look after yourself

You might think that it's fine to leave dishes on the side, but when the same person is always clearing them up, they'll become secretly bitter and you don't want that. Maybe a bit dramatic but just always wash your dishes and don’t be messy, yeah?

4. Sharing is caring

Got extra portions of pasta going spare? Always! You'll be surprised how much you can bond over free food, so don’t be afraid to offer it around to your housemates.

5. Sort it out

…and quickly! If there are any obvious issues, you need to address them in a calm way before things get out of control. You don’t have to be best mates with your housemates, but defo nip things in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem.

6. Respect people’s privacy

Sometimes people want to be alone and you'll have that day where you just want a break from everyone! If someone seems like they don't want company, pop them a text to see how they are whilst giving them space, compassion is always a winner.

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