Don't forget about fire drills, inspections over breaks, and other times when you're not in the room that other people might be, and certainly don't forget that you don't know how
well your roommate judges character.
It is also important to avoid losing your own sense of identity by becoming too close to a romantic partner.26 To help recognize if you are in a bad relationship, you should turn to close others (
roommates, friends, parents) who, research shows, are
better judges of your relationship than you.27 If people close to you suggest that you should get out of a relationship, it may be wise to seriously consider their advice.