Are opposite sex roommates a recipe for disaster or a good match for people with different lifestyles?

Like most things, it depends on the situation. But most of the time, it’s a recipe for disaster. If there’s any attraction between either person, you’re off to a bad start. Even if either of you have a significant other, the sexual tension can lead to unwanted feelings and uncomfortable circumstances.

What if there’s no attraction? Well, you still have a problem: people can grow on you. You learn to like someone over time even if there was nothing there to begin with.

Use your best judgment when finding a roommate and know what you’re getting into.