Roommates?!

*Disclaimer. Just some of my ideas. Take them as you wish!*

With college just around the corner, there are some of you that have something in common with me and about every other college student around the country. You have roommate(s). I have been blessed to just have one awesome roommate in my dorm. I have also had the privilege to meet her a couple of times and we get along great! For some of you out there, you might not have had the chance to meet your roommate or y'all don't get along. I can't imagine my roommate and I not getting along. I don't like fighting or not being on good terms with one another, so it would probably be torture for me. If you want to try and at least be on good terms, here are some ideas that might help! 

1. Try and see it from their point of view. If you both are stuck on something trying seeing it from each others eyes. I know it is probably easier said then done, but it is at least worth a shot. In the end, you might end up liking it from that side, and building your relationship a little bit.

2. Try to always discuss the problem at hand. Don't be stubborn and not willing to discuss it. You are older now, and trust me it will probably benefit you later in life if you learn this. Again, you will be given a little insight to what your roommate(s) are thinking, and the next time something comes up, it will be easier to figure out.

3. Give them some space. If you have an outgoing personality like I do, it's hard to give people space. I have had to learn that a lot since getting a roommate. You don't want to crowd their personal space and be all up in their business before school even starts. You want to try and start off on a good foot at the beginning of the school year.

4. They might have different ways of showing their emotion. Let them be their own person. I have been trying my hardest for the last couple of weeks to just let people be them and not try and fit them in my little box that I think they should fit it. I am their friend or roommate and I need to just love them for the way they are. They may show excitement or sadness different than you do, and that is perfectly perfect!

5. Enjoy! Enjoy having roommate(s). Make the most of it! I understand not everyone is going to get along no matter how hard you try. That's okay! God made each of us different and we just need to enjoy how He made all of us!

I hope these tips have helped a little bit if you were struggling some with your roommate!

xoxo, <3 Katelyn