What is Living Apart Together?

Living Apart Together is a relationship arrangement where couples are in a committed romantic relationship but choose to live in separate homes and preserve their personal space and independence. The arrangement is distinct from traditional cohabitation or marriage, where a couple share a home.

Couples in a Living Apart Together relationship also usually maintain ownership of their own property and keep their finances separate.

The benefits of a Living Apart Together relationship can include a balance of independence and companionship, increased personal time, fewer arguments over domestic issues, and a deliberate decision to keep the relationship fresh and exciting as a couple must actively choose to spend time together.