1. It’s harder to confront their bad habits- With every roommate situation there will be times when you have to confront each other about something they are doing that annoys you. This can be awkward when it’s a friend, so you either just don’t say anything about it and be annoyingly passive aggressive or you confront them and it can turn into an argument.
In the end there can be conflict whether you’re living with a friend or a stranger, but the outcome of a negative living situation with a friend can have a more destructive outcome than with a stranger. You could either lose a friend or it can be a great living situation. Ultimately it’s your choice to take that risk.
