How to deal with new room mate situation ?

[BoredGeorge]

I moved out of my old place that was a dump where I was living with an old man and a young girl who was probably a drug addict.

I move in with a girl and a guy who are both young and pretty social as I thought this would be the right thing to do as they are around my age.

My problem is I am scared because I am not very social that we won't get along.

At best I am self contained. I can entertain myself on my own and be happy.

I like people but I don't need them. I tend to shut myself in my room after work but I make an effort to have a quick chat.

How should I approach this situation and have you delt with it in the past ?

The house is much nice and I think if I hfound a girl my new living arrangments would be helpful.

[Junket]

You should have a roommate meeting to lay down ground rules on things like rent, cleanliness, food, noise at night, etc.

Be open, be friendly and they should do the same likewise.

[Charlie Boy II]

don't just sit in your room all the time, it makes other people feel awkward.

[IndiReloaded]

Why don't you offer to make dinner for everyone one night to introduce yourself?

No rat poison, George.

[SS Gal]

Yea..don't be the creepy roommate that makes the others uncomfortable. Be polite and make sure you help with the cleaning or whatever else. (trash removal, etc.) This sounds like a good move for you. Good luck.

[BoredGeorge]

Yea..don't be the creepy roommate that makes the others uncomfortable. Be polite and make sure you help with the cleaning or whatever else. (trash removal, etc.) This sounds like a good move for you. Good luck.

I know but so hard. What do I do ? sit and watch tele ? I hate tele...

I try to chat... then go into my room. Is that ok ?

[Cbrider]

George throws his bag of clams into the social arena and speaks of women in a semi positive light?

Someone call Oprah!

No but seriously, you are taking steps to better yourself George, good for you man.

[Gigabitch]

Go in your room but keep the door open. I don't know what you do in there, but if you're just on the computer or reading a book or something, you will still be "open" without feeling too exposed.

[IndiReloaded]

Just watch TV for 30 min with them. Wont kill you. Offer to share a big bag of chips.

Leaving your door open will also help.