Middle son called me last night, he's bummed because his roommate is moving away. This was a really good, compatible roommate. And my son has a lot of prerequisities which can make it hard to find the right roommate. He's very sensitive to chemical smells and so needs a roommate who is willing to forgo scented products. (This is a medical need in his case, not just being fussy). He works from home so he cannot have a roommate who is noisy during the day. He needs someone who is LGBTQ friendly. And he has a physical disability which makes certain things difficult, so it's a plus if he has a roommate who is willing to take the trash down the stairs. Luckily, it is a nice apartment, a good deal in a nice area. I'm hoping he can find a grad student at the local university.
And, of course, if he cannot find a suitable roommate in time, it will be me who offers financial support to cover the gap, not my tightwad ex. Grrrrr.
