Living with any roommate takes communication and cooperation, but what if your roommate is an extrovert? Check these life hacks for living with an extrovert to see what you have gotten yourself into!
Expect Company and Make Peace with It
Not only will she have people over, but she will have a LOT of people over, lots of times. Extroverts love to be surrounded by people with all types of personalities—even ones with very few redeeming qualities. If a lot of her friends still live in the dorms, that means your off-campus apartment is in the running to be the top party/hangout spot.
That’s not to say that she doesn’t want you there! She loves to party in groups so don’t take it personally that she likes to have other people around all the time. Hopefully she is a considerate extrovert who lets you know of her plans beforehand. If she occasionally forgets to loop you in, just ask her to let you know when she wants to have people over.
Be Ready for Constant Invites
Her love of being surrounded by millions of people will most likely lead her to get involved in millions of clubs and activities. It is very rare to see an extrovert on the couch binging on Netflix (unless it’s a lazy Sunday). It could get overwhelming to hear about her crazy schedule and everything she’s done at the end of the day. But maybe by the 5th time of her begging you to come with her to the belly dancing club meeting, you will finally agree and have a great time!
Brace Yourself for a Mess
Her argument will be that she didn’t have enough time to do the dishes after breakfast (she didn’t even have time to shower!) But once you remind her, she will feel guilty and immediately clean what she has neglected. Try setting up a chore schedule with her so that she can fit in chores between her meetings and remember to do them. Just don’t go in her room, it will look like a tornado hit!
Have you lived with an extrovert? How’d you survive?
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