Roommate "found someone better" and moved out. What can we do?

warbrain
Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:53:29 +0000

I don’t understand the reactions either. I don’t have any medical problems and have graduated college, but my parents also have a peace of mind knowing that I’m living with roommates, because in case anything were to happen to me, I’d have someone there who could help me. Similarly, it makes me feel better that my parents aren’t living by themselves. I don’t think that’s unreasonable, I’d do my best to help if any of my roommates, or anyone around me, were having some type of emergency medical troubles.

Also, different people have different preferences about roommates, and some people actually prefer to have roommates. I enjoy having roommates, and in fact when I was living in a single I was more depressed. I am someone who most people would consider introverted and shy.

That being said, I’m sure the OP’s brother will be fine. Maybe this can motivate him to make even more friends, and he can find roommates for later years and semesters. I also second the suggestion to talk to the housing office.