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fizzgig

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18. just don't let him turn into my sister is the best advice i can give

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #17)

Wed Apr 6, 2016, 11:39 PM

Apr 2016

she is 31, still lives at home. doesn't pay rent, utilities, student loans (my dad is a co-signer), car insurance or parts or for most of the groceries. she does a few chores around the house, but not many.

no, i don't want to hit either of them with a hammer

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Question about being a boarder [View all] steve2470 Apr 2016 OP

Get the food and sundries situation figured out. blogslut Apr 2016 #1

And regular overnight guests mean even more usage LynneSin Apr 2016 #3

When I lived with roomates we had a simple rule about overnight guests. Mr.Bill Apr 2016 #13

Make sure he has a safe in his room mackerel Apr 2016 #2

Settle the toilet paper controversy before he moves in. rug Apr 2016 #4

Over the top vs. Down the wall? Thor_MN Apr 2016 #6

Yup. rug Apr 2016 #7

Absolutely. trof Apr 2016 #8

. rug Apr 2016 #9

Don't drink the last beer. In_The_Wind Apr 2016 #5

i had a terrible roommate once who did that all the time fizzgig Apr 2016 #12

I know the type all too well. imo: you and I are softies. In_The_Wind Apr 2016 #14

i totally am fizzgig Apr 2016 #16

Ask them, first/early, elleng Apr 2016 #10

Clean up after yourself, especially in common areas. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2016 #11

honest question fizzgig Apr 2016 #15

I really don't know steve2470 Apr 2016 #17

just don't let him turn into my sister is the best advice i can give fizzgig Apr 2016 #18

yes, he knows that won't happen steve2470 Apr 2016 #19

Headphones! noamnety Apr 2016 #20

headphones FTW, you are SO right about that steve2470 Apr 2016 #23

Roommate to me is different than a boarder. Fla Dem Apr 2016 #21

ignorant question here steve2470 Apr 2016 #22

I have only had roommates,(long time ago) Fla Dem Apr 2016 #24