Moving out... I do think it is quite amazing that you managed to go 5 years with out a car. When I was going, I did take the bus, but I still used a car to get to the station.

I think living on your own is a bit easier than with a roommate. At least when it comes to certain mental comforts. There are very few I'd really live with, one being my current housemate and she lives in a different state.

I hear the job market back there is speratic. Good luck with finding a good one.

I haven't played D & D in A while. Thinking back, I don't remember ever knowing anyone as obsessive as your friend.

..... Dangerous indeed. There are small loopholes, but the age gap is too big.
Good plan for those "odd weekends."

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The part about the dating the sixteen year old made me forget everything I was going to say. Ugh...

I can't say I've been in a similar situation, but like others said, just keep your eyes open. Hopefully it works out.

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The lack of foresight people have on things like that is incredible sometimes. A little accident happens and what would normally become a shotgun wedding becomes jail time and a sex offenders' list. You may be in the awkward position of being the unemployed one, but at least you aren't putting yourself and your roommate in jeopardy with your relationship. ('Cause, seriously, he gets locked away then you're out on your rear, as well as branded as a potential pedophile or at least have the stigma of being roommate of one to your peer group, and I'm sure he'd feel incredibly guilty about that.) I'm not quite sure how to bring up the concern, but if there's some way you can get it through his head that he's flirting with a whole lot of trouble and will be for the next two years then you should tell him. Even if he does let himself fall victim to the obsessive DM stereotype, at least that doesn't involve handcuffs.

Jailbait wait... it's prudent.

...and I do hope pounding the streets prove more fruitful for you than it has for me.

I don't want to make you nervous either but from past experiences from my friends, keep aware of the goings on. If there is a chance that there is something fishy might happen, get out of it. My best friend Regan was rooming with one who he was pretty close to and it turned out that guy was into a lot of drinking parties etc. Just keep aware. Talk with him first and hope you two reach an understanding and hope for the best.

I can see what you mean. All that does seem like a daunting prospect, and it doesn't sound like your friend is helping in the least bit.

It's probably a good idea to talk to him about it, because that can turn into a huge life-altering problem PDQ, but I don't envy you for the task. Trying to offer advice/talk to someone in general about what they do and who they do it with usually ends up with someone getting their fur up in some fashion, and considering that may have an impact on your arrangement, that's more than shaky ground.

I'm not saying this to make you worry more (which is difficult, anyway), but I will say watch your step. You know how things are.