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The Roommate Effect on Game
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The Roommate Effect on Game

Homies, I'd like to open a discussion on this topic, mostly because I need some advice in this area, though I think it's fruitful otherwise:

I've lived by myself (or with chicks, unfortunately) most of my adult life. Generally speaking, though, I prefer to keep a small, uncluttered, well-appointed bachelor pad with most things setup with an eye toward game and my well-rounded lifestyle. The last time I lived with roommates, I didn't have nearly the game skills, or cool furnishings toward that purpose, that I have today and wouldn't have considered this as a factor.

I'll be relocating to another city (where housing tends to be on the expensive side) in a couple of months, and I'm having to consider both options. On the one hand, I could set up my new place the same as the old pads, but shell out serious coin for the luxury. On the other hand, I have to seriously consider getting a roommate to keep overhead costs lower and allow me to do other things on my "player's budget." Living alone would be do-able, but involve some financial gymnastics and some cuts in other areas.

I know many of you have or have had roommates. How much do they affect or interfere with your game (especially f-closing and escalating at home)? Given the preponderance of dudes with little game, I assume the roommate I would get (a dude I hardly know) would probably not "get it." He may know enough to stay out of my way, but there are no guarantees that he wouldn't somehow cramp my style unwittingly or, worse, on purpose--because he started to get frustrated with all of the tail coming through the turnstile. Things like cooking for a bitch at home (to get her to come over), "innocently" watching TV in the living room, and having them spend the night become things you have to coordinate or risk having interrupted. Sure, we all know first- or second-hand that you can fuck a girl living out of your dad's basement, but it's not necessarily ideal.

Is it worthwhile to make a sacrifice to live alone? Or, do roommates--even when they're dudes that maybe lack game but are decent guys otherwise--enhance your living experience in other ways (including paying half the bills)?

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The Roommate Effect on Game

It sucks that you're relocating to another city, because it makes it harder to screen future roommates. But what you need to do is shop around for a good roommate who either complements the player lifestyle or leaves you alone while you do your thing. Before you move in, tell him about your lifestyle:

"I bring women over and I often times need my privacy... is this a problem for you?"

I honestly think roommates are worthwhile if you are tight on cash, providing they are good roommates.

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This past year with my mate has been sub par. There have been many occasions that I felt were awkward simply because he wouldn't watch tv in his room. This place has looked like shit all year because he doesnt throw anything away or take out the trash. The stench coming from his room fills every room except mine in the apartment. He doesn't clean his bong or pipes. Leaves half full/full beer bottles laying around which i knock over. He never throws his leftovers out of the fridge. Him and his friends spit on the balconys cement which has made spit stains. His best friend sleeps over and usually has bad body odor.

I could go on! But the lesson here is to choose wisely. All if this dudes behaviors make it harder on me when girls come over. I've tried to get him to correct his habits but its like I'm talking to a wall. He also has no game, by the way.

My new oommate is a mac and pulls a good amount of tail he's alwAys talking to a new chick. he is pretty alpha.. He and I seem to be a great match and balance each other out. He's more of a high energy guy where as I'm more of thee moderately high energy, but more laid back and smooth.

Idk how you will screen your future roommates, i would just meet a new person and ask if any of their friends need s roommate. Then contact him and start hanging out
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Post a thread for getting a roommate off the forum. Could be worth a try man.

In any event, having a roommate, beta or otherwise will not hurt your game. If your game is strong, he will probably worship your godlike talent at landing poon with effortless efficiency and will also probably be willing to do the dishes and be available to pick up your room for when you call him on your way home from the bar and a girl is following you to your place. You'll have to instruct him to pick up some regular girl's shoes that she left and maybe a necklace that's still on the nightstand. Get the roommate and keep the extra cash for taking girls out. Girls that are young (and the ones you should be banging) don't care anyway.
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Quote: (04-20-2011 02:19 AM)Fisto Wrote:  

Post a thread for getting a roommate off the forum. Could be worth a try man.

In any event, having a roommate, beta or otherwise will not hurt your game. If your game is strong, he will probably worship your godlike talent at landing poon with effortless efficiency and will also probably be willing to do the dishes and be available to pick up your room for when you call him on your way home from the bar and a girl is following you to your place. You'll have to instruct him to pick up some regular girl's shoes that she left and maybe a necklace that's still on the nightstand. Get the roommate and keep the extra cash for taking girls out. Girls that are young (and the ones you should be banging) don't care anyway.

We might be working on this here in DC within our little circle. My current roommates consist of girls and dudes, so when I was with my LTR I was paranoid they would rat me out (especially considering they're not currently on my good side). Now I have no qualms about bringing chicks back to the place. If anything it's more social proof.

At some point during your conversation with a girl (before talking logistics) it's important to casually bring up the fact that you have roommates. This will make the transition a lot easier and she won't be surprised when you walk through the door. If anything, it might persuade her to bring you back to her place (preferred if you ask me). Some girls are weird when it comes to meeting roommates and looking like a slut, but it's never been the actual reason I didn't some action.

My whole thing is I just don't care what my roommates think. I'm pretty sure they must realize that if they do anything to screw me out of a girl or a lay, it'll come back 10x.

But yeah, if your roommates are obnoxious or dirty I could see how that would be a problem. My situation is pretty good.

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Before you move in, tell him about your lifestyle:

"I bring women over and I often times need my privacy... is this a problem for you?"

yeh choose wisely. he could be an ally or an obstacle...
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Thanks for the replies, gentlemen. What I'm gathering is that it's totally worth having a roommate, so long as the dude isn't too messy or inadvertently cockblocking. In short, that the dude is cool. I like Fisto's idea of looking for a dude through the board, but it seems like there are some real risks to landing a chump or loser outside of that.

I could check in advance that a guy is "alright" with me having bitches over all the time, and he may be fine with it, but I'm worried that dude might salt my game inadvertently, with his sloppy ways, beta habits, or other unforeseen character flaws. Plus, a guy may start out fine with something in theory, only to get tired when he realizes the extent of it--and then start bitching or obstructing. I don't worry about what a potential roommate might think; I worry what he might do. I don't want to waste a lot time and energy constantly correcting some dude's bullshit.

All of this makes me think it might be better to start off alone until I've had enough time to interview some dudes and be assured that they won't get in my way or, even better, can enhance my lifestyle.

Having a little extra cash is nice, but I'm starting to think priority one is to have a solid, reliable place to bring back prospects. I hate the idea of losing business after I've made 95-percent of the sale, simply because I lack an empty register to ring up the customer.

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Layout could play a factor too.

If possible you could look for a 2 bedroom with a large master (big enough to be entirely socially self sufficient, tv, small couch, and a bed) and find one with the master close to the front entrance, i.e. you don't have to go through all the shared space to get to your end destination.

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Another option is to get a guesthouse or "casita" (what they call a detached studio here). Usually you can get those for cheaper than a 1br and have utilities included. Of course, there's always the chance of getting a dbag as a roomie.

You should secure a 2br and then interview potential roommates, kick his ass out if he can't get with the program. Worst case scenario, you go a month with steep rent before you find a good fit.
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Also I'm in the market for a roommate/place to room in the NW DC area :B

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