Roommate Conflicts

The majority of roommates will have a fall out right before Thanksgiving break. It’s just perfect timing. How you decide to handle the situation will reflect on your character and be a part of your reputation when it comes to living with others in the future.

Face-to-Face Discussion It may be the last thing you want to do after a fight, but there are multiple ways to get the conversation started. One way would be inviting your roommate to coffee or dinner; both of you might feel more comfortable in a public space. Dining together relieves the pressure of a one-on-one discussion. When you’re ready to tackle the topic you should state the issues in a kind, positive, and understanding manner. Conversing in an encouraging tone will allow you to work together for the betterment of your living situation.

Seek Assistance Another option is for you to consult your R.A. Ideally your R.A. would be available to orchestrate and mediate a discussion and may even have other suggestions for progress. Letting an outside, unbiased individual into the conversation may be the simplest way to bring about improvements. Furthermore, an R.A. will be able to continually check-in on the situation’s development and hold all roommates accountable in the future.