Maybe it seems like a spinoff of the old ?I love mankind ? it?s people I can?t stand? joke, but here?s something for couples to consider as they gauge whether they?re in it for the long haul. Recent books and statistical studies suggest that the concept of ?living apart together? can actually put some spark in life-partner relationships, lessening friction and the ?constant churning in people?s domestic lives,? said author Eric Klinenberg.
It?s often preferred by couples who connected in their middle years or later, and could also be a big-city phenomenon, tied to soaring real estate costs that make giving up good apartment deals unappealing. ?Sometimes I wonder, what?s wrong with me that I don?t live with my partner,? mused Rolf Sjogren, an art director in his early 50s who admits the ?the schlepping back and forth between apartments can tire me out a little. But if it preserves the relationship and makes us happy, why should we change?? [Source]
