The process of leaving the safety of your partner's home can be quite stressful; and having to live with, what can often be, a complete stranger does not always reassure the mind. Roommates come in as many different shapes, sizes, attitudes, musical tastes and quirks as there are people on earth. Some roommates won't live up to your standard of cleanliness, causing a feeling of disgust every time the sink is full of dishes or the trash needs to be taken out. Some you will never see and some will never leave the dorm or apartment. Unbeknownst to you, some offer a package deal with another person, a best friend or significant other, and expect you to agree. Knowing what type of roommate you need as well as what type of roommate you are allows you to make the most of this new and unfamiliar situation.