The relationship trend is called LAT, Living Apart Together, and it means exactly that: living separately from your partner yet maintaining a committed long-term relationship or marriage. The perks: Better mental health, greater sexual satisfaction, better sleep, greater autonomy and independence, and financial freedom. Think about it, it eliminates a few of the common reasons couples separate, including money and domestic disagreements, and it ensures that you don't take each other for granted. There are currently 3.8 million Americans in this type of spousal arrangement, as of 2023.
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Book: Living Apart Together: A Unique Path to Marital Happiness, or The Joy of Sharing Lives Without Sharing an Address