Student Life 2013/14 January 2014 | Page 17

them the money so you can afford to pay the landlord?” The dilemma: Having tried to survive in your new flat for a couple of months, you’ve suddenly realised it’s just not for you and you want to move out. Now all you have to do is tell your flatmates…..eek. What you want to say: When I moved in, I thought we’d have fun. In truth, you are all the MOST BORING FLATMATES I HAVE EVER MET. I NEED OUT. What to actually do: Even if you get on well with your flatmates, at some point you may find you want to move out. The most important thing is not to stitch up your remaining flatmates, so you need to tell them of your intentions and insist you will help find someone to replace you. By being as helpful as possible in finding a replacement (that they will all like) you are showing that you hold no grudges and they will respect you for that. Hey, just because you’re moving out doesn’t mean you have to stop hanging out. The dilemma: A friend from your course has su