How do you deal with the relationship between your roommates?

China
May 14, 2011 2:48am CST
Hi guys, I am a college student and my school is a boarding school, so I have to with my classmates who are from different place live in athe one room, due to the different custom and life habits, some small contradictions were produced sometimes between each other, despite I use containing the point of view to process which contradiction is related me, and some time contradictions occured in my roommates,had nothing to do with me, but it let me feel sad similarly……well,how do you deal with the relationship if it is you? and tell about……
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7 responses
• China
14 May 11
Dealing with the relationship between roomates is indeed not an easy job. As you mentioned, all the people are from different places and have variable customs and living habits. Sometimes tension or even conflicts may arise. You don't need to bother much about this. Even really skillful people cannot always avoid getting into conflict. I, too, once ran into conflict with one of my roommates in college. Though I never thought it was really my fault, we were not reconciled after that. Even until now, we've never spoken to each other again. I don't regret what I did, but surely it would be better if I was more tolerant and considerate at that time. Now I've been working for two years and never had any conflicts with my colleagues because I've learned how to control my temper. The trick of getting along well with roommates is that you should always put yourself in others' shoes to know about their circumstances and try to be forgiving. Hope you'll do well in getting along with your roommates.
• China
16 May 11
It's good that you got it. Contradictions may rise now and then and what you need to do is trying to treat each of your roommates friendly and sincerely. No one will stand against you if you always keep to it. Have a nice day!
• China
15 May 11
Thank you friend ,, I try my best to do well in getting along with my roommates, it just made me sad when some contradictions appeared between each other, sometimes...and, also wish you good luck...^.^...
@yogeshdhusa (2236)
• India
14 May 11
I have never stayed with other people so i can't advice but one thing can tell is,, when ever you are angry or things going against you, please don't react and say something, which you can't take back.... Think before you speak! understand the situation and others! Best of luck!
• China
15 May 11
Hi, thanks for the response and your advices, I've been trying to manage the relations with my roommates...and best luck to you too...
• China
14 May 11
I used to have some similar problems some years ago when I was a college student.It is a little difficult for us to deal with the relationship with our roommates in our camps as all of members come from different places of the nation.So first of all, there's no need to worry too much about it.As long as you offer your friendship to them,they will reply to it.Don't care about something that looks just small part of our life.Different people have different characteristics,which make us different from each other and requires us to respect each other.Meanwhile,it is hardly possible for the members in your dormitory to have the same ideas on daily affairs.Therefore,we have to adapt ourselves to the difference,as we have to adapt ourselves to the society in the future.
• China
15 May 11
Hi qianlizhifeng, you are right and thanks for your good response, well, I must adapt myself to the difference and don't worry too much,,,wish a nice day...
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 May 11
hello lily, I know that would be so hard to lived with people that you don't know much and with such differences. Why not talk to your room mates,if you really can't have a single room,better you have to know them and know each differences not to make things worst. That's the best thing to do,talk with them and know each differences. have a great weekend
• China
14 May 11
Hi jaiho, thanks for your response and advice……
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
14 May 11
I once had a room mate while I lived in the dorm for a year. We really hated each other lol. We didn't talk much but fight, yes we did often. We were really not the type to get along together. She has a set of friends and I had a different one. Anyway living together we did come to be good friends. That was years ago and we haven't seen each other now. I do miss her these days and our childish ways lol
• China
14 May 11
Hi friend, hoped that you forever are good friends……
• China
14 May 11
hi,chinese girl!glad to see you my compatriot here,i have graduate from college but still a student in research institute,thus still have to share room with someone else.maybe i guess you have never live with others before so everything unpleasant happened between your roommate will make you ill at ease,i can totally understand,coz i am a person of a very fine mind,but the most important to improve the relationship between your roommates is respect, tolerance and mutual communication.everyone have their own personalilies and it's commom to have contradiction, organize more group activities before your roommate have g/b friends,for girls you konw shopping and watching movies,traveling is a nice way to make your tie strong,do not be too carp and care others more and they will repay you...i have a close relationship with my college roommate and during that period i learned a lot,hope your relationship getting better...
• China
14 May 11
Hi friend, thanks for your response and understanding, as you said, I have never live with others before go to college, and I know I must learn to adapt to different enviornment^.^……
@zhpshql (693)
• China
14 May 11
Hi,lilyfang1991 I"v just graduated from college for less than 2 years,it seems like it's not very hard to get along with roommates.. When I was a student,,I got along very well with my roommates...and I think the important thing is that you should treat your classmate sincerely,just like your family...then everything will be fine..
• China
14 May 11
Hi friend, thanks for your response, actually, I also rarely have contradictions with my roommates, it's just make me feel sad when my other roommates have the contradictions sometimes, I don't know why can't each other a little more tolerance……