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"My roommate came Back To the apartment, around midnight, during lockdown, with Two Women . "

With difficult roommates is something many have experienced of us, probably, at some point.

say But with the government of us to stay inside because of the coronavirus, it is not the Best Time for a roommate who breaks The Rules .

"He seems to think that people about a problem," Helen* tells Radio 1 's newsbeat about The Man , the life, which is also your landlord.

she Says that he was not to one of the government rules in relation to social distancing and stay inside during lockdown.

"He brings several Women and there is no such thing as social distance for him," she Says .

As The Number of people that visit you At Home , Helen is concerned about the danger to your health.

"We know that The Virus lives on surfaces for a long time. So, if you are already using something and not washed it properly, it makes the whole apartment to get rid of The Virus . "

it now remains isolated in her room, because she feels that it is life itself "impossible" in the rest of your apartment.

"I have my whole room cleaned. I rarely go into The Kitchen - Only if it is absolutely necessary," she Says .

Helen spends half of her salary for the rent and Says that it is "pretty sad" that you are stuck in Only One Room , while your roommate does not even follow the two-Meter distance rule.

'did He even need to wash their hands'

Nathan, 23, knows how difficult it can be isolating themselves, if you get coronavirus symptoms.

He was meant to be in Morocco for four weeks and returned to the United Kingdom for the emergency flight, he had to isolate himself, for Two Weeks .

"It was an absolute nightmare. So the thought, to be sick, or to isolate, again, worries me," he Says Newsbeat.

He Says that his roommate has left The House , and to visit most of the nights, his girlfriend, who works in a hospital.

"He has promised to give a greater chance of The Virus and it to," Nathan.

Nathan Says , that his roommate was bringing friends in the apartment they share at lockdown

His roommate is also a lot and brings many people Back To the apartment.

her apartment is quite small, making it difficult for Nathan to keep their distance from The People that come over.

"He has. no regard for others or even themselves, and do not even wash their hands after coming from outside It is not good and a big threat. "

Helen and Nathan have been trying to persuade you to change your roommate, your behavior.

But you say that your roommate will feel that nothing bad will happen, because you are young and healthy.

"I explained to him that there are many young and apparently healthy people, the, this, some that have even lost their lives," Says Helen. "He refuses to think about it. "

Nathan Says that his roommate is aware of the risks, but "not interested".

'Ready, people life is in danger'

Charlotte's roommate traveled about five hours to her boyfriend to visit, and stayed with him for a week and a half.

The 22-year-old Says she asked her to stay where she was, to come again can pose a risk.

"you ignored that and came Back with her boyfriend who does not Live With us," Says Charlotte. "I've seen you on Snapchat, celebrate with Other People . It is not according to The Rules .

"she refuses To Believe that she is a danger to everyone and do not see a Problem with your behavior. "

If you about your behavior, Says Charlotte, her roommate was "argumentative and refused to listen".

she showed her roommate's statistics on infections and deaths, and "explained to you in every possible way".

"you just didn't think that she is in the wrong, and to be no Getting Through to her - in any way, shape or form. "

It is a scary situation for Charlotte.

"The fact that she is willing to put lives in danger is quite frightening," she Says .

" Stay to save the home and lives,'

Some forces have started, targeted information pages encourage people to say, officers, for violations of the coronavirus restrictions.

So, you should report your roommate to The Police ?

The Home Office Says that news beat, you expect that people stay home and avoid not-essential Travel - and that The Police rules with their "professional judgement" to enforce the ban.

"We call on all to stay At Home to help protect the NHS and save lives," Says a government spokesman.

"individuals that are issued against these restrictions, fixed penalty, is that of The Police . "

Police in the UK were using their powers to The People to break lockdown rules in the parks, What can you do?

people who have problems with your roommate, you should try to address The Problem directly, according to a consultant psychologist, Dr. Elena Touroni.

she Says , it is important to emphasize, "the consequences of his behavior" and try to push the boundaries of what is acceptable.

"The Man has to be stressed that they feel insecure," she Says , adding that this should be done in a quiet and serious conversation are liable.

"And if the person is angry, let them vent before approaching you again.

"It is important to listen, to check all sides of The Story , and in fact, your feelings. You might really feel frustrated that the social distancing.

she Says , by listening, there is more chance of something In Return - such as a change in behavior.

Dr. Elena Touroni Says , it is important to listen to your roommate frustration on lockdown

Elena adds that it is important to get your roommate to take care of what is happening, and put them in your shoes.

"can you turn the tables and ask you, what would you feel if the roles were reversed and you lived with someone, perhaps they feel insecure. "

she Says the Only way, to motivate, to change someone is to emotionally connect, The Problem is not Only to give information and statistics.

' could be you'

Nathan Says , trying to persuade his roommate was difficult, but it must be done.

"I think The Way to do it is to show you The Personal stories of people who don't know, it was done with them," he Says .

"Many families have lost their loved ones, you need to emphasize "the fact that they could be'. "

He Says it is important to people, the implementation of social distancing is a small price to pay for potentially Saving Lives .

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