Have you ever thought, “I would like to try sharing an apartment or living in a sharehouse, but am I suitable for that?” This is an essential point when you try them for the first time.
In this article, we introduce five characteristics of people who are suitable for living in a sharehouse or living in an apartment with someone and those who are not!
Five characteristics of people who are suitable for living in a sharehouse or living in an apartment with someone
Living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse means communal life. Some people are good at this kind of life, and some are not. What kind of people are suitable for communal life?
Here are five characteristics of people suitable for living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse.
・People who are generous and don’t care about the details
・People who understand others’ opinions and perspectives
・People with the ability to live life on their own
・People who enjoy socializing
・People who can listen to others and say her/his own opinion
Living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse means communal life with others. You can have your own room, but you need to share a kitchen, a toilet, and a bathroom with others.
Also, the way we use things and common spaces varies and depends on background and upbringing. Perspectives and opinions in terms of what is important in life are different so that you would be confused when you live with people you don’t know well for the first time.
People who can understand and accept perspectives and opinions that are different from their own are suitable for living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse.
Even though you live with someone, you need to do things like cooking and laundry by yourself. People with the ability to live life independently are also good at living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse.
While living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse means communal life, there are many advantages. For example, you feel safe since there is someone when you get back home or everyone gets together and have a blast in the living room. Communal life is suitable for people who enjoy doing things with someone.
Five characteristics of people who are not suitable for living in a sharehouse or living in an apartment with someone
There are people good at communal life, but some people are not good at it. What kind of people are not suitable for communal life with others?
Here are five characteristics of people suitable for living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse.
・People who are dependent
・People who are way too methodical
・People who cannot organize and clean up
・People who struggle with saying his/her opinion
・People who are stubborn
The characteristics of people who are not good at communal life are the exact opposite of the characteristics of people who are good at it.
Either living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse, you need to do things yourself so that dependent people are not suitable for communal life. Also, people who are way too methodical or cannot clean up would pay attention to how others use shared-spaces too much.
People who struggle with saying his/her opinion or too stubborn could be a pain in the butt when how others’ way of living and opinions start bothering them. They may not be able to ask others to stop, and stubborn people cannot accept others’ opinions, ending up with a quarrel.
People who cannot understand and accept others’ perspectives and opinions are not suitable for communal life.
Things you should understand before starting communal life
So far, we talked about the characteristics of people who are suitable for communal life and those who are not. After reading the article, you might think, “I may not be suitable for living in an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse.” But, please do not rush to the conclusion!
Of course, some people are good at communal life, and some are not. But, even if you feel you may not be suitable for it, you would enjoy it without any trouble and stress by understanding a few things before starting living with someone in an apartment or a sharehouse.
We’ll tell you two things you should understand before starting communal life.
Each person has his/her perspectives and values in life!
If you are thinking of sharing an apartment with someone or living in a sharehouse, please understand that people have different perspectives and values.
Perspectives and values are different depending on the environment each person has been living in. Everyone is different, and there would be many surprises once you start living with others.
When you encounter those surprises, make sure you can accept them smoothly, like, “Oh, this guy uses things this way.” or, “This is the way she thinks.”
Moreover, when you think something is totally wrong, you should speak it out and tell your opinion to others.
While you accept the difference between you and others, you should give your opinion to others when you are having a difficult time. Like this, you just need to keep a balance!
If you can keep a balance, you can totally enjoy communal life without complaints.
Please understand the advantages and disadvantages of communal life
Please understand the advantages and disadvantages before you start living in an apartment or a sharehouse with others. This is especially important for people who try communal for the first time.
For example, the advantages are like you don’t need to furniture and home appliances, and you feel safer because someone is at home when you get back home.
On the contrary, the disadvantages are like you need to share home appliances with others, and it’s hard to be completely alone because someone is always at home. It’s simply the opposite of the advantages.
Sharing things with others or someone is always at home could be an advantage to you?, or could it be a disadvantage? You had better figure out how you feel beforehand.
Go and view a sharehouse before moving in!
Lastly, we recommend viewing a sharehouse before moving in.
In many cases, you share an apartment with your friend(s). However, sharehouses are run and organized by a management company/real estate, so you live with people you meet for the first time.
So, people who you live with and the atmosphere varies depending on the sharehouse while a rule of sharing home appliances applies for most sharehouses.
What kind of people are you going to live with? Would you feel comfortable with the atmosphere of the sharehouse you are going to move in? Please check the things you worry about beforehand!
There are people good at communal life and those who are not. There are advantages and disadvantages. But, living with someone in an apartment or a sharehouse is a rare experience in life. There is no doubt that it’s gonna be fun, so please go and view sharehouses once!
Summary: Please go and view sharehouses after understanding the characteristics of people who are good at communal life and those who are not!
We understand there are many things you worry about in starting communal life for the first time. One of the common concerns is, “Am I good at communal life? Or, maybe not?”
We described the five characteristics of people suitable for communal life, and the five characteristics of people who are not good at it. You feel a bit relieved if you understand those characteristics and what communal life is like beforehand. To do so, please make sure you go and view sharehouses.
It’s gonna be fine if you think, “I wanna live here.” after viewing! Communal life, such as sharing an apartment with someone and living in a sharehouse, has many positive aspects, so please consider starting communal life!
