I genuinely believe living separately can be really good for a relationship. Not in the “we’re on a break” kind of way, but intentionally maintaining separate homes even while committed. Having your own space gives you room to decompress, to be fully yourself, and to recharge without always having to manage someone else’s presence. It keeps the sense of individuality alive, which I think is one of the things that makes a person attractive to begin with. You get to choose when to be together instead of defaulting to it every single day, which adds a sense of freshness and intentionality to the relationship. It also reduces a lot of friction around the little daily annoyances that can really wear people down when you live together 24/7. That said… I don’t have kids, so I can’t speak to how this kind of arrangement would work in a family setting. I imagine it would definitely be more complicated. But I do think it’s possible to come up with some kind of system - like setting up an arrangement to determine when the child(ren) will be at each person’s home. It would take planning, but I don’t think it’s impossible. Would love to hear how others feel about this kind of setup 😂 especially if you’ve tried it. #ModernRelationships #RelationshipDynamics #Relationships