The case for living apart from the one you love

Are couples who don't live together okay, or even happier than those who cohabitate full-time?

My father and his significant other of 50 years have had separate homes for the entirety of their relationship. They are happier than ever.

What does it mean to be in an LAT?

Demographers call this type of relationship “living apart together” (LAT). According to The New York Times, as of 2022, 3.89 million Americans are living apart from their spouses, o…