
There’s something liberating about having a home entirely to yourself. No negotiating over fridge space, no passive-aggressive sticky notes, and no mysteriously disappearing leftovers. But even without realizing it, solo dwellers often drop hints in their everyday conversations that give away their roommate-free lifestyle.
These little phrases seem harmless enough, but to someone who’s been sharing a roof with others, they’re dead giveaways. Here are eight seemingly innocent things people say that instantly signal they’ve got the place all to themselves.