I grew up in an era of kick-ass television. Sure, my definition of ‘kick-ass television’ makes normal people weep, but I miss the days of Cheers and Seinfeld and Family Matters and of course, Full House. I always thought I was alone in my mourning of the end of Full House, until Shaba and I started talking one day about the most ridiculous episodes (Who remembers the one where D.J ate ice pops and fainted in the gym because she felt fat? Seriously, she didn’t eat for 3 hours and was already passing out? Full House, you are so crazy) and she adopted me as her big sister. Thus, I became D.J Tanner. Which works for me, because D.J grew up to be pretty hot and married an NHL hockey player. WIN!
Anyway, Miss Shaba wrote a brilliant list that I wanted to share with you. It has to be shared. And after you read this? Please go and visit her. She needs your support right now, more than ever.
Top Ten Things I Learned About Co-Habitation
1.) The toilet paper usage formula. 1 sixteen pack of toilet paper will last a single person with one bathroom upwards of four months. 1 sixteen pack of toilet paper will last two people, with two bathrooms the blink of an eye. I can not count how many times I’ve had to do the awkward waddle over to the cabinet only to find that we were completely out of toilet paper. This may be the most irritating thing in the universe.
2)Meal times are weird when one person is indecisive and another one has a mutant ability to exist for days without food (coughtheboyforgetstoeatcough)
. If we haven’t decided what to have for dinner by six o’clock, it’s a free for all. Hence I’ve had meals made up of noodles and applesauce, cereal and cookies, and an entire jar of pickles.
3)I’m sorry will not fix everything. But it’s usually a good start.
4)Strict remote rules must be enforced. The rules are as follows…1) New episodes you both like, 2) new episodes one of you likes, 3) repeats of shows you both like and haven’t seen a bajillion times 4) bad reality television 5) mythbuster/dirty job marathons. Four and five are interchangeable depending on who holds the remote.
5)Sometimes, all you need to do is ask. In relation to chores, wants, desires, etc. Just ask.
6) Date nights are essential. Dates nights outside the house. With “going out clothes”. And a sit down destination. And booze. Gotta have the booze.
7) The moments you love the most are the moments you’d never expect. Like trying desperately to keep your feet from being unmericilessly tickled during commercial breaks of Glee.
8) No one can read your mind. Period. Even when you’re sure that they MUST know that you HATE what when they do that….they probably don’t. Unless you said so. Speak up.
9)Sex. Whenever and wherever. This is the answer to the question, “Why in the world did I agree to live with this crazy ass person with dreamy eyes?”
10) It’s the little things that mean the most. Love grows in the moments of tiny sacrifices and minute kindness. Like splitting the last cookie or traipsing out in the cold to fetch something unimportant from the car.
“5) Sometimes, all you need to do is ask. In relation to chores, wants, desires, etc. Just ask.”
I just learned this one. LIFE-CHANGING.
Co-signed with Ben. I’ve spent too many times silently fuming because my boyfriend left crud on the kitchen counter, only to growl, “WILL YOU PLEASE WIPE OFF THIS COUNTER?” and have my boyfriend go, “Sure baby” and wipe the damn shit up.
AMAZING.
Also, did I miss something? Are you and H.A.D. living together? I am sorry I have been so out of the loop on this. I feel bad because I haven’t sent you a loving, supportive e-mail and that makes me feel like a bad blog friend. You have definitely been in my thoughts.
I just started co-habitating this year and co-sign this list.
especially #10.
that is SO true about the TP. I swear, it disappears into some odd vortex…
ill for sure refer to this list in a couple months! woo!
Ha! I was just thinking of you when I read this! I’m so happy for you and Manfriend. :)
This made me smile. Love you Deedj!
ha – good list.
ive been staying at my boyfriends a lot, even though we aren’t living together. as far as 9…i said just recently that if we ever did live together i’d obviously have to have the vajayjay reinforced with leather or something…maybe titanium…
I myself wonder where the toilet paper goes! Guys don’t even wipe when they pee!
6) Date nights are essential. Dates nights outside the house. With “going out clothes”. And a sit down destination. And booze. Gotta have the booze.
I like that one.
Good list- really good list. I’ve never lived with a man, and have no idea what the realities of that would be like. I’ve kind of gotten used to living on my own after 8 years. I’m not sure I’d take to ANY roommate very well at this point. But….someday I hope to. I think this list of things (maybe especially 5, 8, and 10) is great reality check for those about to cohabitate.
Thanks for sharing!
This list is DEAD ON. It didn’t work out for me and my roommate of a year but all of these things are 100% true. Especially the date nights. And the asking.
Good luck!
Incredibly sweet but so true!
We just moved in together, and all of these ring true. So much.
But this one especially: “Date nights are essential. Dates nights outside the house. With “going out clothes”. And a sit down destination. And booze. Gotta have the booze.”
I need to capitalize on that ASAP.
Hey..first time visiter…I was cruisen blogs and happened across yours. I like it. I can’t wait to read more.
#3 Thank you.
3, 5 & 10 are crucial (not that I would really know from actual experience – I’m just imagining my imaginary live-in boyfriend of course), tho the rest are just funny. I’m sorry is so important.. I used to date someone who hated saying it because he thought if he did, he was losing the discussion. The point is to make you feel better and that’s the best start getting over any ickiness. Sex and booze are important too. Hm. I’m lost at which ones should be prioritized over the others now. ;)
this is a great list. reflections on TP – i dont think my bf understands the concept of how.to.change.the.roll.. haha guess this is where #5 comes in. and hallelujah for #9 :)
haha this is great! So happy to have come across your blog :)
Please tell me that you watched “Perfect Strangers,” too? I love it when Full House & Family Matters are on re-runs. I may or may not the words to their theme songs by heart. Which may or may not be pathetic.
That is a GREAT list, too. I’ve never officially lived with someone but after enough “sleepvoers,” with the boy it’s pretty similar.
I have my 7 year old addicted to Full House. She got teh first few seasons for Christmas and I love to watch them with her. But man Stephanie was such a shitty actress. Especially in the crying scenes.
That is a great & very, very true list!
this list is amazing. and i love it.
“No one can read your mind. Period. Even when you’re sure that they MUST know that you HATE what when they do that….they probably don’t. Unless you said so. Speak up.”
This is so important, this has been a huge one for me- just say something!
I definitely understand the TP thing. It’s soooo true. The just asking thing? Most of the time that is true. The reading minds..oh my gosh. We have had so many fights over this. I really need to just say what is on my mind and not assume he knows.
What a fantastic post. I’m at the cusp of a brand-new relationship, so I can’t wait to experience some of the things you put in this list. Thanks for sharing. :)
Em
What a great list…I love the last one. One can dream, right?
Such a great list! And the TP thing is so true. It’s like a quirk of the universe or something.
I love this list and I especially loved the last one. It is so true!!! :)
I love this list because it is SO true. I don’t have a roommate anymore but these are all things I should have been better about when living with someone.
I like these rules…I may have to make sure to follow them with my boyfriend. Thanks for posting.