Sharing food with roommates?
412937
I dont think you are being selfish or stingy. Paying for every ones food is expensive.  I dont know what your income is but I know that I did that for a while and I had to put a stop to it.  It was just too much.  What I did to put a stop to it was called a house meeting and pointed out my concerns. I tried to do it as nice and tastefully as I could.  There was two options that came out of it.  Have every one put money in and have a house grocery list and shopping done with every one paying into it.  Or just have then buy their own and you yours. We tried the labeling thing.  This is mine and this is yours type thing. That worked best for us.  \nJust tell them that hey, I have expenses as well.  we need ot figure something out.  Something along those lines.  Unfortunately I dont know a better way.  Some people do get offended. (one of mine did...its hard to avoid)  i hope this advice helps you.
784198
You don't have to be good friends to be roomates.  Since the friendship is not working out, plan on going your own way.  Don't expect her to invite you to places and don't tag along.  Find your own friends and spend time with them.  When you need to be alone, leave the room.  Take a walk outside, or go to another friend's room for a while.  \n\nIn order to make things more tollerable, sit down with her and discuss some ground rules.  You will have to compromise on some things.  Maybe no naked guys in the room would be a good rule.  I'm sure there are rules for the dorm about guys and girls mixing.  Review those rules with her.   Try writing out a contract that both of you will sign.\n\nAbove all else, realize that you are roomates and that doesn't mean you have to be best friends.  When I was in college, I didn't socialize with my roomates at all outside of the room.  I do have to admit that they were much more respectful than your roomate is so life was a lot easier.
993661
Get them out of your apartment. It works. I'm actually able to only buy healthy foods and only something sweet like 1 or 2x a month. But when my brother brings home a load of cookies...it's hard to resist...adn I hate it. So, the key is, keep them out of the apartment adn have lots of healthy choice to choose from.
520180
No, MOST apartments don't put you together with roommates at all!  Ever.  They only take you if you've already got your roommates decided before you come in, and then you sign the lease together and are responsible for each other's bills and everything else.  And you can't move out, or you'd be responsible for the lease.\n\nI'm assuming, from your question, that your apartment complex has some type of arrangement where they take individuals and match them up with roommates.  If that is true, then it is not a typical apartment rental situation.  You'd need to discuss it with them, and read your lease carefully to find out what your rights are.  If it isn't in writing, you can assume you don't have any right to switch.  This type of rental is sometimes common near college campuses, but is absolutely not the way apartments are normally run.  So you need to be careful to understand your rules.
268450
No but you should share them with each other.  its not fair for you to be the only one having all of the good fun.  Besides that way you dont have to split your time between the two and you can all have more time together.
1167034
There was a day in America when people greeted new neighbors with a basket or card. Invited them over for dinner and so on. Now even in small ND or MT communities you can live there for years and not know the person next door.\n\nI would like to see folks treat each other as they would like to be treated, Forgive others who wrong them, feed the hungry with the extra they have.When they go to the closet and see an extra coat, stop and think if they know someone who may need it rather than toss it in the trash.\n\nI would also like to see the local church open the doors all night and have huge signs pointing to the refrigerator, cupboards, and dishwasher. Telling any who come there to eat all they can, clean up their mess, and donate back what they have used when the time comes they can.\n\nI could go on....\n\nGreat Question\n\nPeace to you and your home,\n\nBondservant
463575
My House w/furniture, My Family and Food.
857690
Don't stress over this!  I once went to a party where 6 people sat in the kitchen, 8 at 2 card tables in the living room, and 2 bedrooms had a card table in each.  There  were 22 people in this apartment!  We all had someone to talk to, and there were 3 different kinds of dishes and silverware.  The food was set out on the counter, and everyone helped themself and went to sit and eat.\n\nAfter dinner was over, the tables were cleared from the living room, and everyone sat around in there, bringing some of the chairs from the other rooms.  We all had a good time, and no one thought a thing that we weren't all sitting together to eat.\n\nIt's the getting together that matters the most.  Don't do the plastic silverware and paper plates!  Borrow what you need from someone.  Just try to relax and have a good time.  \n\nMy daughter had a large party a couple of times.  She borrowed two card tables and some sat in the living room.  \n\nI know it's disappointing when you planned it to be rather fancy, but believe me, no one is going to mind that you do it another way.  \n\n\nHave a great Thanksgiving!
1123968
it all depends on the host. Some people just bring stuff (beer, chips, food, etc.) others chip in. if you are charged more than $25, find another party!!!
659225
You do not really know anyone until you live with them. You are trying to mesh two lifestyles. Sometimes it is just too different to work out. I think it is  GOOD IDEA TO LIVE TOGETHER.
47397
Normally it is hard to prepare a good meal when you are living in a dorm room. The other problem is that a lot of younger people do not know how to cook very well & want something more than microwave fare for dinner or don't think about the fact that they can get some really good microwave dinners at the grocery. Another issue may have to do with having a refridgerator in their dorm room; either they don't have one or don't want to bother with it. Finally, I think the biggest draw is that the eateries are fast & they don't have to bother with clean up following their meal. Since most students are busy with their studies, it is a way to eat & go while still getting a decent meal.\n\nAs to how they actually operate or what the food chain is, I can't help you...
453374
Invite close friends over and have a small party. Have them over for dinner and make it like it is Thanksgiving, have everyone bring things over and then buy something for the party like at thanksgiving
1129131
Ask your dad if you can invite them. You dont have to have them eat with you. and if you want to invite your friends go ahead! if they want to invite someone with them tell them i just want you not them. and tell them that i ONLY invited you. so if they bring unwanted guqest kick them OUT!!
748876
Yes you should. \n\nIf you share the cable/Internet service with your other roommates, than you are responsible for paying the bill even though you may leave for a month.\n\nYou do not want to put yourself at risk to be sued by the other room mates for unpaid bill charges.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nGod Bless.....
1036171
if the bread is yours;why share it?can you accept someone to share your house?
997770
stop eating so much, share you meal!
435390
I think if at all possible you might have to get moved to a different dorm room. It sounds like you are living with a child personality. Unless his friendship means a lot to you, and unless you are willing to exhibit more patience and explain that you are on a budget and can't share food anymore and then stick to your guns, it sounds like it's time to move.