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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Miss Manners: My upset boyfriend skipped dinner because I didn't text him it was ready

We share the cooking, and due to shift work and other reasons, dinner can be anywhere between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.Usually, when dinner is ready, whoever cooked it will send a message in the group chat to call everyone to the table. (People might be spread out on three different floors, or outside.) Recently, my boyfriend and I went on an outing during the day. We had an amazing day of hiking.
Relationships
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Renting a Bigger Home: 5 Key Takeaways for Fairly Splitting Costs and Responsibilities

Moving from an apartment to a house with roommates increases space and privacy but adds extra costs, responsibilities, and requires fair rent and chore divisions.
SF real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

These Bay Area Renters Are 'Speed Dating' to Find a Roommate | KQED

San Francisco rents are extremely high, prompting many to seek roommates, yet two-bedroom prices remain about 140% above the national average, limiting savings.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A year ago, I moved in with 5 strangers. I was nervous, but the benefits have outweighed the drawbacks.

Living in a shared house with five working-professional roommates increased daily social interaction, improved mental wellbeing, and produced unexpected physical health benefits.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Roommate Has Way Too Many Girlfriends. I Have a Devious Solution to End His Philandering.

"It is pretty much none of your business. If there were an issue with your safety or even your dislike of the foot traffic in the house, that would be one thing."
Relationships
Boston real estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm 33 and I have 4 roommates. The rent fits my budget and I love the company, but sometimes I'd prefer to live alone.

Living with roommates in your 30s can be frustrating but offers companionship and financial benefits.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC real estate

Tell Us Your Wild New York City Roommate Stories

Young professionals in New York City often rely on roommates to navigate the housing crisis and high rental costs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC real estate

Tell Us Your Wild New York City Roommate Stories

NYC's housing crisis forces many new graduates to rely on roommates to afford living in the city.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Why University of Idaho murders survivor waited hours to call cops after finding roommate dead

A surviving roommate delayed calling police, mistaking a friend's situation for intoxication rather than realizing the severity of the situation.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

2 Signs You're the Cinderella Roommate

The unequal division of household chores can lead to one person doing most of the work while others contribute little to nothing.
Relationships
Brooklyn
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

My wife and I wanted a bigger apartment, so we signed a lease with her sister. It's like an endless sleepover.

Living with a sister-in-law during the first year of marriage has been a positive and fulfilling experience for the couple.
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