Carolyn Hax: Moody college roommate ‘puts my hair on end’

A college roommate's volatile moods have made their home tense. How to cope when moving isn't an option? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) Moody college roommate 'puts my hair on end' Dear Carolyn: I am living with a girl in college who is very moody. It is not even about trouble dividing chores. It's that sometimes she's just in a bad mood, bangs doors, stomps on the floor, and seems to get very annoyed with my attempts at lightening the mood with small talk. She told me once that it had nothing to do with me. The behavior still puts my hair on end sometimes. She started ignoring me once and I told her I wish we'd say hello to each other. Sometimes, she's cheerful and chatty. I sort of strive to keep up basic politeness with the bare minimum of small talk to lighten up the tension, but don't know how to make it more consistent. When I try and she just lets it all pour out with the mood, it makes me very agitated. What do I do if moving isn't an option right away? — Anonymous Read Carolyn's Response     Never miss another chat We're making it easier for you never to miss one of the Friday chats. Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start. ADVERTISEMENT   Sign up to get an email alert when Carolyn Hax's weekly Q&A starts Read more »     Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. Worries about a sister's post-breakup behavior Read more »   Instead of ghosting, try being transparent Read more »   She thinks her boss is her soul mate Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Lean & Fit for expert advice on how to eat right, get lean and stay fit, including curated healthy recipes every Wednesday. Sign up »

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