
Mar 15, 2022
The Ultimate Flatmate Compatibility Check: Are You Roommates or Mortal Enemies
Ever lived with someone who thinks using a spoon to stir chai is an offense against God? Or someone who treats the common fridge like a lost and found? Whether you're looking for the perfect roommate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore or anywhere across India, finding your flatmate soulmate can feel harder than finding love on dating apps.
So how do you avoid flatmate nightmares before they begin? Simple. Run them through our ultimate Homies Compatibility Checklist.
Because whether you're swiping on the best flatmate app in India, searching shared flats, or trying to avoid PG food politics for the 17th time this month—compatibility is everything.
✅ 1. Are they the type who shares groceries... or stares when you take their milk?
Shared groceries sound cute till the bill hits ₹3,000 and you're left with just one Maggi packet.
✅ 2. What’s their definition of “clean”?
Some think wiping the counter is enough. Others believe cleaning is a spiritual experience. Figure out your cleaning schedule roommate expectations before your bathroom becomes a biohazard.
✅ 3. Do they host 47 friends every weekend or meditate with incense and silence?
Flatmate lifestyle matters. Know if you're moving into a rave den or a retirement home.
✅ 4. Pets? Yay or nay?
Dog lovers, cat whisperers, lizard tamers—check your flatmate mood swings around animals before the place turns into a wildlife rescue.
✅ 5. Financial habits—are they Splitwise kings or rent split ghosts?
When the bill arrives, do they vanish like brokers post-deposit? Or do they calmly update the rent split calculator? Roommate financials = friendship test.
✅ 6. Can they survive a 3-hour power cut without Wi-Fi?
We’ve seen AC temperature fights break relationships. Add no internet and it's PG war stories in the making.
✅ 7. Do they treat the maid like family or like Batman (disappear when needed most)?
Maid sharing isn’t just a logistics decision—it’s a character test.
✅ 8. What’s their vibe on food?
Flatmate arguments can start with: “You cooked mutton in a veg kitchen?” Know the food politics and rent agreement India boundaries early.
✅ 9. What happens during festivals?
Some love PG life memes and Diwali lights. Others retreat into caves. Cultural compatibility is real, fam.
✅ 10. Can they handle guests… or are they the guest that never leaves?
College roommates who don’t leave after a weekend? Beware. Every house needs guest rules. Or a broker problems hotline.
Bonus Round: Ask them to rate their last flatmate.
It’ll reveal everything—roommate red flags, household task sharing avoidance, bathroom fights, and emotional baggage. Trust us. We’ve read the worst flatmate reviews this side of shared accommodation.
Still confused? The Homies App is the only place where you can swipe based on real compatibility—interests, lifestyle, food habits, vibes, and shared quirks.
Whether you're searching for verified flatmates, a PG in Mumbai, shared flats in Delhi, or just a place where trusted flatmates become homies, we've got your back.
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P.S. If your flatmate still plays Ludo loudly at 3AM, we can’t help you. But we’ll help you find someone better.
Stay spicy, stay sorted. Stay Homies.
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