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Merging Lives: Picking the Right College Roommate + Share Common Spaces

Merging Lives: Picking the Right College Roommate + Share Common Spaces

Update: 2025-07-29
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Ep. 70 College move-in day is exciting—until your “hoarder” roommate fills every inch of shared space with freebies. 😩 In this candid episode of Declutter Empress Radio, Derria welcomes her daughter Anya—a recent college graduate with firsthand experience navigating co-living dynamics during school, including the complexities of pandemic-era housing. From “empty haulers” to "the good roomy" Anya unpacks the personalities you might meet in shared spaces and how to keep the peace.


✨ Whether you're heading to a dorm or your first off-campus apartment, this episode is packed with practical tips on:




  • Setting and respecting boundaries 🧍🏽‍♀️↔️🧍🏾‍♀️




  • Managing clutter in shared areas 🧽




  • Communicating expectations without causing drama 💬




  • Making your co-living space feel like home—even when it’s shared




💬 "If you're not willing to compromise, you need to live solo." — Anya


Plus, a surprise guest (Derria’s grandson!) makes his debut during this heartwarming and insightful convo.


#MergingLives #DormRoomDynamics #CollegeRoommates #DeclutterEmpress #BackToSchool #RoommateTips #MinimalistLiving #MotherDaughterTalk



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Merging Lives: Picking the Right College Roommate + Share Common Spaces

Merging Lives: Picking the Right College Roommate + Share Common Spaces

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