The One with the Roommate or: The Sex Rule

by Adame.

There are so many stories about friends moving together. Some turn out amazing and some kill friendships.

Of course it can go both ways. Just think about sex: your roommate might see last night’s date half naked in the kitchen or might be forced to make awkward small talk with the slightly overwhelmed guy (and let’s not forget about the smirk the day after). This could lead to a lot of trouble. Someone who encouraged your sex life back in the time when you weren’t in living together might have a big problem once your entire sex life is happening right before their eyes and ears. Things you would have never viewed as problematic can suddenly be the biggest issue. Sex is only an example because actually anything can evolve into a problem and that makes sense as you suddenly have to get to know the person on a whole new level.

I have to get a little cliché again when I say that the most important thing is to really, really know the friend you want to move in with. And you have to be sure they know you, too. 
And luckily, I do – the B, who will always be more important to me than any D (and that’s a lot, coming from me)

I’m extremely thankful to have this experience because it’s something you can really only have in your student life and there is nothing better than bumping into your friend in the kitchen when a “Hey” and a hug turn into catching up, a glass of wine, a movie, a bottle of wine, a night out and all in all an amazing time when you didn’t plan anything.

So yes, move in with your friends if they are cool and relaxed. But if they won’t let you have sex then don’t. But then again, you should really question a friendship with people who judge your sex life.