Movin' on in Top Five
Even if you love each other, living in the same space can be hard. But there are some things that can make it easier. Like ear plugs. Your own cardboard-box Fortress of Solitude. Tube socks and an extra fishing reel. (My friend refused to explain those last two, so don't ask.)
So, in that spirit, this week's top list* is: Necessities for Successful Cohabitation.
Even if you haven't experienced cohabitation, you surely have an idea. E-mail me or comment below. I'll post my favorites on Friday.
* Yes, it seems this is becoming a regular feature, but it's too soon. I don't know if I'm ready to make it official yet. If you think I should make this permanent, holler my way.
So, in that spirit, this week's top list* is: Necessities for Successful Cohabitation.
Even if you haven't experienced cohabitation, you surely have an idea. E-mail me or comment below. I'll post my favorites on Friday.
* Yes, it seems this is becoming a regular feature, but it's too soon. I don't know if I'm ready to make it official yet. If you think I should make this permanent, holler my way.
Comments
1) Never randomly invite people over...it will disturb my espn-coffee-underwear time.
2) Leave some space...for real. I need to do geek things, that you may not be into.
3) Decorations must remain gender neutra!!!!
Posted by: Amadeo | January 23, 2008 9:21 AM
1) Separate closets
2) Separate bathrooms - or at least your very own bathroom sink
3) Jack Daniels
4) Everyone needs their own TV so there aren't fights over whether you'll end up watching the game or he'll have to sit through Sex In the City repeats on TBS
5) A big fat hamper so he can see that the dirty clothes don't belong on the floor
Posted by: Catherinette Singleton | January 23, 2008 10:36 AM
I am certainly no expert on successful co-habitation. (Nine single years with no end in sight). Separate bathrooms is a must though - that doesn't mean he CAN'T use my bathroom, he just needs to realize that it's mine and if he doesn't like the long blonde hairs in the sink and all over the floor, he can use the "other bathroom" otherwise designated "the boy's bathroom"!!!
Posted by: Susan K | January 23, 2008 2:40 PM
Catherinette and Susan, I completely agree about the bathroom. Even if you use the same bathroom most of the time, there's something to be said for HAVING to use the same bathroom. Lots of fights are nipped in the bud with separate bathrooms, I think.
Posted by: Maryann | January 23, 2008 2:43 PM
1. Leave the bobblehead collection alone. If you didn't like the prominent display of the Melvin Mora-Brian Roberts bobblehead set, you should have stayed in your own apartment.
2. An effective note-taking scheme. Given the advent of cell phones, this isn't as big of a problem as someone calling and not taking a proper message. If Sam Sessa called, I need to know ASAP.
3. No comments about my dining choices - if I want to make a night of eating hot dog buns and apple sauce off my shirt in lieu of a plate - that's my call and constitutional right.
4. If I don't want to cuddle, assume I don't want you laying on top of me. No means no!
5. Don't question the filing system or use my computer - If I wanted you seeing my bills, stock portfolio or porn stash, I would have it out on the coffee table with the rest of stuff no one ever reads.
Posted by: JTK | January 23, 2008 3:31 PM
My list would have to be…
1. Maid service. I am not the neatest person and hate cleaning up.
2. My own personal man-cave. Same concept, where I can keep this room as messy as desired and close the door.
3. A dual tuner TiVo. One, so it can record a show while my partner watched another and two so I can pause TV while they talk. There is nothing more bothersome than a person who wants to have life/relationship discussions during the Wire.
Posted by: PhillyPhile | January 23, 2008 3:41 PM
/\ It's how during the show you want to watch people remember something interesting?
Posted by: Amadeo | January 23, 2008 4:41 PM