New Roommate

[emms]

Hi Everyone!


I hope this finds you all doing well!


I am in the midst of a "sitaution" now and I don't know how to handle it. I just got my first roommate (the only people I've ever lived with I have been either related to or sleeping with). She moved in just about a week ago. I've been housesitting for a friend, so I haven't actually stayed here with her. And tonight is my first night.


She knows about my phobia and we have a deal that if she isn't feeling well, she goes to her boyfriend's house. So, I shouldn't be worried, but as I am sitting her, I'm anxious. I'm so anxious, I'm actually posting about it....Ha! I know I am an adult, and I should not be so worried about this, but I'm not used to my home feeling "unsafe." This is a temporary situation (hopefully 4 months or less), and I've actually started counting the days.


Anyone have any advice about how to handle this new situation?


Thanks!

[Carolee]

Hey, i really think it will be ok...just make sure sh ewahses her hands and explain that will make you feel better, I know that when things change around me I get really nervous as well, but people ar emeant to adapt...and I am sur eyou will, give it awhile get you rmind off things ( read movies tv ) and try and hang in there...

[emi_rosu]

Yah you should be fine, if she promises to go somewhere else if she feels ill, thats ok. But like above, make sure she knows to wash her hands a lot, do what i do and say not only you have emet, but you havent got a really strong immune system and if people dont wash their hands ok, even small amounts of bacteria make you sick. It works for me, my dad goes overboard being a funny guy and scourges his hands with a steel sponge and scolding hot water.


I really hope your time together is ill-free for the both of you.


-Amy

[emms]

Thanks guys! I'm feeling a lot better today. I'm just trying to rucxh adjustment....it's been a long time since I've lived with anyone!!