Well, its official. The roomie moved out tonight. I dropped him off at the airport around 09:30 pm. For all his drama and annoying habits, I must admit I was a little teary-eyed. We’ve known each other since I was in my early 20’s and our living together these last few years has made our friendship stronger. I bitch and moan about him sometimes, but I really will miss him.
Regardless of his reasons, I wish him well. I hope he finally finds somewhere where he feels like he belongs. He hasn’t really liked SF for a couple years now. [1]Not to mention, that bitch has done gone clean thru all the men here. lol I think our living arrangement is the only thing that kept him here so long.
I found out last week he also split up with “Ty” again. I guess Ty doesn’t want to move to NY. I don’t really think either one of them was in it for the long haul, but that’s just my two cents. They seem to be holding onto a fragile friendship at the moment. Who knows how it will turn out.
I’m still hoping the roomie’s previous ex will decide to move in. As I mentioned, I know him somewhat and would be comfortable with him living here. If he doesn’t I think I’ll hold off a few months to start looking. Maybe an opportunity will present itself. If not, I’ll have to start looking cold-turkey. [2]An option I’m not too keen on. I have no desire to live with a complete stranger. Time will tell I guess.
I've lived with complete strangers and while I've gotten a few good rooommates, I've also had a couple of the batshit crazy variety so, yeah, good idea sticking with someone you know. Now that I no longer have to deal with him, my favorite crazy was the 32yo virgin that literally licked his lips when trying to pry details of my sex life out of me. I noticed he did that with all of his friends, which was fine because they wanted to tell him, but I always got a "I'm going to live my sex life through you" vibe from him that creeped me the help out.
Had two roommates (besides partner that is). One was ok and I knew him, though he left unexpectedly to participate in medical research (don't ask).
His replacement, since he didn't pay me or sublet, was a stranger…and while quiet etc – I did not enjoy the thought of living w/someone I did not know at all.
It seems several of us are having roomies move on. In my case, my roomie hasn't left, but we never see each other. Prior to moving in, we hung out and had dinner on a regular basis. Now, I hardly seem him. Sad.
Hmmm. Hmmmmmmmmm. Maybe you should hold off a few months if ex-roomie's previous ex doesn't work out. Ya never can tell when a new kid in town might be lookin' for a place to hang his hat. 😉
Early 20s? Just two years ago, wasn't it??? Wishing you great luck in finding the perfect roomie!
So you guys have known each other for a while! No wonder you will miss him. Good luck for finding a new roommate!
Don't think of it as losing a roommate, think of it as gaining a friend who you can stay with for free in NYC. Hee hee!