The most important aspect of any relationship, and especially for living with someone, is
communication. It is important to begin your experience as roommates with a strong
foundation of
open communication. This will minimize initial problems while serving as a useful method for handling
any issues that may arise. Knowledge of these fundamental aspects of communication can smooth
the way to a happy and healthy living situatio
n.
Communication includes both
verbal and nonverbal messages
. The different parts of the message
you convey have different levels of effectiveness in terms of influencing the listener.