Erika (Finally) Checks Out! Share Your Own Roommate Horror Stories

On tonight's episode of Real World: D.C., we watched the Erika saga finally come to an end. After weeks of should-I-stay-or-should-I-go drama, she finally decided that her unhappiness and inability to nurture a music career were reason enough to ditch D.C.

Sharing a space with new people can be very difficult, and I can definitely relate. In college, I discovered that my roommate was stealing (and completely ruining) a lot of my clothes. Friends suggested that I contact campus housing, but I just sucked it up until the academic year ended ... and half my wardrobe was destroyed. Looking back, I wish I would have stood up for myself.

+ Do you have your own horror story that you want to share, or tips for diffusing housemate feuds? Let us know in the comments! And if you're searching for a roommate, NYU Housing suggests the following: Set ground rules about shared items and bills and discuss pet peeves, personal habits, sleeping schedules, study habits, musical tastes, guests, needs, wants and expectations. And always remember: compromise and understanding are crucial in learning to live together!

BONUS: After the jump, check out our post-D.C. interview with Erika, where she admits that leaving was the wrong choice.

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