204: How to Deal With a Roommate Problem (Without Losing Your Mind)

Dealing with roommate drama right now? You're not alone — approximately 7 out of 10 college students go through some version of it. In this episode, I break down the 3 phases every roommate relationship hits (honeymoon, annoyance, and get-along-or-bust), the one communication shift that actually defuses conflict, and what to do if it's truly not working -- there are options like a roommate agreement. Plus my own freshman year roommate story and what I wish I'd known sooner.

What you'll hear:

[00:00] The "are we fighting?" moment every freshman knows

[01:56] Reality check — how common roommate conflict actually is [02:36] For high schoolers: how to pick a good roommate before move-in

[04:34] For current students: why getting along actually matters

[05:44] The 3 phases: honeymoon, annoyance, get-along-or-bust [08:44] Quick mention: The Freshman Formula

[09:33] The 4 things that actually fix roommate friction

[11:32] Worst case scenario — RA, agreements, room changes

[12:33] The one takeaway to remember

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