Every year we hear horror stories about the aftermath of people getting with their flatmates. Despite this, the tradition doesn’t seem to be dying out anytime soon. So, in the dire case that you find yourself in this position, here is a checklist to help you weigh up your decision.
Pros
- You do not have to put yourself out there (only as far as the flat kitchen).
- It’s easy to make time to see each other.
- You won’t have to brave the Yorkshire weather to see them.
- You might actually like them (and not just because you see them everyday…).
- You can avoid the horrors of Hinge and Tinder.
- You might beat the odds and stay together for life.
- Your chemistry in the flat group chat is undeniable.
- It is a quick way to bond with your flatmates
Cons
- It will be hard to have space away from each other.
- Your flat won’t be happy when you can cut the tension with a knife at the X-mas flat dinner, post-breakup.
- Everyone will tell you they told you so if you break up.
- Convenience is not a good reason to be with someone.
- If things go south, you’ll be living with them for the rest of the year, maybe even second year if you’ve got to the point of signing for your next-year house.
- You WILL bump into them everywhere.
- You will regret not completing this checklist.