Is
your roommate driving you crazy? Worse yet,
is your roomie completely oblivious to the fact
that he or she is annoying? Just in case
you're curious how your situation compares, here's
a list of the top seven roommate complaints from
My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy!
(Hint:
if you've received this article anonymously
with a big red star next to several items, your
roommate may be trying to tell you something!)
1.
Sex in the room. Oh,
the joy of walking in on this scene! Some
people are considerate enough to give you warning;
others hook up while you're in the room.
2.
"Borrowing." This
person assumes that just because you room together,
she can eat your food, wear your clothes, use your
computer, or even "borrow" your car - without asking.
3.
Total slob. The
slob feels right at home amongst piles of dirty
laundry, dishes stacked in the sink, decaying fast
food containers and few maggots.
4.
Hygiene issues. Either
this person can't detect his own special aroma,
or he just wants the place to himself by ignoring
the basic rules of hygiene: shower daily (with soap),
wash your hair, brush your teeth, use deodorant,
invest in Odor-Eaters, go light on the cologne/perfume,
and do laundry weekly (including bed sheets).
5.
Poor communicator. This
person insists that you are the problem and let's
you know by telling everyone else but
you.
6.
Personal space invader. Not
only does this roomie stand WAY too close, he's
loud, obnoxious, and assumes everyone loves his
music blasting at top volume.
7.
ALWAYS right. Compromise?
What's that? You wouldn't have any trouble
getting along with this roommate if you would just
agree that she's right, all the time, on every single
issue. What's not to like?
