Living Alone vs. Living with Roommates: How To Maximize Both

This week, we delve into the pros and cons of living with alone vs. living with roommates. Both scenarios offer their own unique challenges, but also unique benefits. So if you’re deciding between the two OR you just want tips on how to maximize each experience, we’re here for you.

Our Hosts:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm

What we're drinking: Ashes and Diamonds Rose #4

INTRO

Corinne surprises Natalie with a t-shirt from their favorite band, The 1975. They open up about their love-hate relationship with The 1975 and how they've travelled across the country to see them perform live.

TOPIC

Corinne and Natalie come from two different worlds; Corinne has always lived with roommates and Natalie has primarily lived alone. Both scenarios offer their own unique challenges and advantages. If you’re deciding between the two OR you just want tips on how to maximize each experience, we’re here for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why would you choose to have roommates or to live alone?
• For example, they discuss how rent costs are a major factor for living with roommates, while privacy is a major factor for living alone.
• The benefits of living alone vs. the benefits of living with roommates
• The cons of living alone vs. the cons of living with roommates
• For example, they discuss how reliability could be a major con for living with roommates, while loneliness could be a major con for living alone.
• Their tips and tricks for maximizing your housing experience.
• Like, choosing the right roommate, taking safety precautions, being mindful of your mental health, and how to ask for privacy.

END OF SHOW

This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Ashes and Diamonds Rose #4 against Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

Ashes and Diamonds Rose #4 : 8.5 /Justin Trudeau

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play a quick round of 200 questions. Natalie answers, "What makes a good life?" -- while Corinne answers, "Who has impressed you most with what they've accomplished?"

If you want to play 200 questions, you can find the link here.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.com