7 Things Only Girls with Guy Roommates Understand

Jennifer Iler

March 6, 2014

Living with a guy roommate isn’t as taboo as it used to be, but it’s still a little socially awkward. It’s a completely different experience than living with roommates who are girls, and the list of seven things only girls with guy roommates understand is sure to point out what kind of experience it can be.

1. You will become his fashion advisor.

It’ll be an unspoken rule of the house (or apartment). Expect him to knock on your door at all hours of the day as he gets ready just to ask, “Do these pants go with these shoes?” Sometimes you’ll catch him wandering over with two different colored button-ups in his hands, questioningly raised in your direction. At first it’s really adorable, but after a while you’ll just wish he could dress himself.

2. You won’t have to take the trash out… ever.

It isn’t very hard to come to some sort of compromise about the household chores. Odds are that he hates doing the dishes just as much as you hate taking out the trash. So if you ask him nicely to split up the chores, there’s a large chance he’ll jump at the opportunity. And don’t hesitate to ask him questions about your car.

3. ENDLESS TOILET PAPER!

Girls go through a lot of toilet paper. With all of the eyeliner wiping, lipstick patting and other awesome uses for it, toilet paper runs out often - and usually when you desperately need it. Have no fear! Your guy roommate’s toilet paper will always be there, because guys just don’t have to use as much as girls do. 

4. People will think he is your boyfriend.

IT’S UNAVOIDABLE. In the multiple instances where you ask your roommate to drive you to Starbucks, to class or to wander around the mall with you, many people will assume he’s your boyfriend. Most of your friends will ask if there’s anything going on, what the deal is or if you’ll get married one day. The best thing to do is take a deep breath and laugh it off.

5. You really can get ready in 30 minutes.

Girls can take hours to get ready, which really cuts down on spontaneity. All guys have to do is throw on a pair of shoes and grab their keys when they get random cravings for ice cream or tacos. When your guy roommate asks you to take an impromptu trip to the store or to grab lunch, you won’t have the luxury of spending an hour on your hair. And the more these sporadic outings occur, the more you’ll realize you don’t need all of that time to get ready.

6. You’re always cooking for two.

GUYS EAT. And eat. And eat and eat and eat. Some girls are like this as well, but no one is going to put a dent in your freshly baked cookies like your guy roommate is. When you’re making lunch, dinner, or even a snack, it’s just much safer to make more than you’ll eat. Trust me, he’ll eat the rest.

7. You learn to let things go.

It can be really hard to live with other people, no matter what gender identity they are. But the way guys handle arguments and conflicts is much different than the way girls do. We tend to hold things in until they eat us up, and we stay angry for FAR too long. Guys are more easy-going, and they’ll be willing to laugh at you or with you only a few minutes after fighting over whatever-it-was. Life gets a lot easier when you pick up on this habit, and you’ll only have your guy roommate to thank for it.

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*This article was originally published on a website shared by my  magazine article class. That website has since shut down, so I've moved it to my own blog.