Roommate- Yes or No?   Be as honest as possible with potential roommates and put your best foot forward. Don't expect that your new roommate will be your new best friend as well. While the two of you may, indeed, become good friends, it isn't a prerequisite for sharing an apartment. Be prepared to compromise. Sharing an apartment or house with someone else usually requires some adjustment. Chances are you can no longer have your friends over all night every night, watch whatever you want on the living room TV, or let the dishes sit for weeks.   The Pros of Roommates It's often cheaper as costs (rent, utilities, food) are split household chores are a shared responsibility you can often afford a bigger apartment with more living space if you split the costs a roommate can assuage loneliness .     The Cons of Roommates A perceived (if not real) lack of privacy someone else's problems can become yours you're relying on someone else honoring their obligations (to pay rent, to pay utilities, etc.) there's always the potential for disputes, even with a friend Ask questions. If you're looking at apartment share situations, you want to know as much as possible about the people you'll be living with, right? Make a list of questions ahead of time, and get them answered.