I agree!  I lived with a dork for 6 mths when I was younger too. the things we do at 19.   turns out 10yrs later my friend ran into him and he was still the same.  so no loss there!   I normally always had male roommates, easier I find. same reason I have a male teenage homestay student!  easier!

yes it is more for people with kids or cheating welfare.  having someone live with you while getting full benefits.  my friend will lose about $500 in benefits probably since she is living with her boyfriend over a year. I think the first year doesn't really count.