want to do that? so i can live alone? i like having a roommate!” it’s nice to have someone who cares whether or not you make it home safe at night – and knows that you do. it’s nice to have someone fix you chicken soup when you’re sick, or laugh with you at the funny movie, or trade clothes, or admire purchases, or just share how the day went. maybe in our culture we only show that kind of relationship in our books and movies with married couples, or young school friends, but there are other options. 