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Ultimately, how much are you willing to sacrifice for the project? That includes sanity ;) Shared living can make things difficult, but if it's needed to give your project the extra boost it needs, it may make sense to try. At least living in the same city so you can meet regularly really helps, since there's nothing like face to face sometimes for quick idea exchange.

Ground rules, respect for each others' privacy, and talking all that out up front seems to be the best approach if you're going to room together, so you're not making assumptions about who will do what and when. My current roommates are the messiest I've ever lived with, and since I work from home that makes it a really hard work environment. They have to be told to do even the most basic things or they won't do them. Fortunately, I'm moving June 1st.

I was actually talking with my business partner about becoming roommates, but we're still on the fence about it. The place has to afford enough privacy and space separation that our respective messiness won't drive the other one crazy...

So I couldn't give a definite yes or no, but do exercise caution and plan accordingly :)