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This line of questioning will be a slow burn. Start small by walking them through a typical day in the life. The goal is to get a feel for what a typical day for each of you is like sans drama or outside stressors (we'll get to those).

Meeting new flatmates or housemates can be different for everyone. For some, you may hit it off right away and for others, it might take some time. If any of you are like me, you’ll be awkward and dodge your new flatmate within seconds of meeting them. But luckily I redeemed myself and, after liv...

Having a flatmate can help you lower housing costs, which is helpful especially in cities with high rent. However, your flatmate’s financial habits could end up affecting yours, particularly if the flatmate doesn’t make timely payments on shared bills.

You can make shared living easier and...

Like any other city in Canada, Montreal comes highly recommended when one is looking to migrate. The cool climate and even cooler citizens combined with a high quality of life make it easy to choose Montreal. Also known as the City of Saints, Montreal is the second-most populous city in Canada, s...

1. Controlling

Some like to go with the flow, while others take the reins and don't back down.

If your roomie always has to have everything just so, that's fine to an extent. (Honestly, who doesn't prefer their own way of doing things?) This can become problematic i...

Although most people wait until their lease is over to move, situations arise in which that's not always possible. Moving out before a lease is up is not only difficult for the landlord and the individual who has to move, but also for their remaining flatmates.

If you have a flatmate who p...

If reality television has anything to say about it, hook-ups between people who share a house always end in a horrific mess. But in my last year of college, I did what I always vowed never to do: Not only did I hook up with my housemate, but we are now in a serious, grown-up relationship. And thi...

Your flatmates are the people who tend to see you at your best and at your worst, and whether you like them or not, they’re a big part of your college experience.

So, in honor of that, here are 30 Fun Activity With Your Flatmate(s) this semester. If you live alone, or you really can’t pict...