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Tips for a harmonious shared apartment life

When many different characters meet in a small space, conflicts can easily arise. But a dispute in your own shared apartment? Absolutely no one can do that
use. Here you will find out how you can easily avoid conflicts and lead a harmonious shared life.

1. Keep your eyes open during the shared apartment casting

Have you finally been invited to a casting or are you currently looking for a new roommate via a casting? Then you should be well
Prepare this and have some questions ready in advance. The first impression and likeability are of course very important, but you should also keep in mind that a good one
A friend doesn't automatically make a good roommate. Therefore, in addition to small talk, it should also be discussed whether ideas about cleanliness, noise and everyday shared life are shared
to match. This can already prevent conflicts.

2. Open communication

Communication is key! Especially in a shared apartment where people spend a lot of time together. You should tell your roommates promptly if something is bothering you. Have so
This gives you the opportunity to change something before you get totally annoyed with them. There should always be an atmosphere in which everyone knows that they can discuss anything openly. Her
For example, you could also introduce a regular “shared meeting” in which you can reflect on what went well recently and what could be done better in the future.

3. Firm rules and plans

In order for shared life to be as harmonious as possible, it should be clearly clarified what is okay and what is not. For example, you could note that the musical instrument no longer plays
Practice should be done at 9 p.m. It is also a good idea to create a cleaning plan. For the love of both the apartment and the nerves of very tidy roommates. Like for example
You can read about how cooking and cleaning up together can happen here . Financial matters should also be clarified. For example, a shared account could
can be opened with which joint purchases can be made.

4. Be considerate

Even outside of the shared apartment rules, you should be careful and considerate of your roommates. For example, if your roommate has an important exam on
next day, it would be very nice if you kept quiet outside of rest times. She will thank you and, at best, do the same the other way around.

5. Maintain a healthy distance

You can find so many things in a shared apartment: friends, variety and family replacement. In addition to countless great shared evenings with a glass of wine, it is still important that everyone
pursues his own obligations and lives his own life. Because if you only depend on each other, conflicts can quickly arise. This is a danger, especially in these times when the university is online. For example, it makes sense if you take on a job alongside your everyday student life. Here you see other people and work in a different environment, which also makes life in the shared apartment relaxing. You can find a variety of student jobs on StudentJob.de and YoungCapital.de .

6. Be relaxed and have fun!

In a shared apartment you should be able to turn a blind eye and overlook things. It's better to concentrate on the positive sides of a shared apartment! There's always something going on, you're never alone and you can create lots of great memories with your roommates. Enjoy this great time to the fullest!

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