What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? I have had many roommates in my life, and I realized that it is very significant to have a roommate who I can get along easily The qualifications I look for a roommate are, must be responsible, respectful and friendly First of all, my roommate must be responsible Three years from now, we rented an apartment with a very close friend of mine We were so excited and happy about it Unfortunately, it did not work out She started to delay the rent She would not clean the kitchen when she messed up, and she would even bring friends over at unsuitable times without asking Therefore I moved out, and we could not become good friends anymore After this sad experience, I understood that being responsible is really important when sharing a place with someone It does not matter she/ he is stranger or best friend Like being responsible, being respectful is important as well When a few people share a place, they should set some rules about it For instance, it might be annoying listening to loud music during exam week, or bringing over night friends Roommates should be clear to each other, and tell about their expectations from this commune life Another qualification I look for is being friendly My roommates had been also good friends of mine I would like to have meals together, chatting after a long day, or going to movies I not like using my house like a hotel, but home, which means I want to have a common life with the people I live with An easygoing roommate makes my life more enjoyable, because I know that there is somebody at house waiting for me Moreover, a generous roommate would not be bad at all Of course, it is not a requirement to share things; however, I feel comfortable in this way For example, when I cook something I not expect my roommate asking to eat I like to make people feel free about these things, and I would be happier if they the same thing for me In conclusion, choosing a roommate is a complicated decision to me I look for people who are responsible, respectful, easygoing and generous When I have somebody like I want, home life becomes more fun for me Just like personal relationships, relationships with roommates are important in my life