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together, talk through how the kitchen is to be shared. In fact, have a thorough conversation about how you will live together. Use thisinterviewing worksheet. Having that conversation will clarify right away if you have similar or different expectations. Much better to know what to expect before you agree to live together. That can minimize any growling and hissing.

That said, nothing is perfect and it’s completely possible that one or the other of you might want to growl. Please don’t. Use words and speak up. One of our principles for living well with others is, “Do it while it is easy.” Another one (there are only four) is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This golden rule is about making minor adaptations that create comfort for your housemate and therefore yourself. (And if you want to learn more about this all you might read the book, Sharing Housing, A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping Good Housemates.)

Minka and Sasha, though forced to live together, are growing comfortable with one another. I think the same is possible for home-mates.

Annamarie Pluhar advocates for people to share housing for the benefits of cost, company, help and sustainability. For more information, go to Sharing Housing, Inc.

Ash Senior Nutrition Site Activity Calendar Calendar is subject to change Victoria Hine, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road, Ash, NC 29420 Call 910-754-7636 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30 am.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Lunch Served at noon