# Married Couples Living Separately Modern Spouses Who Choose Not to Cohabitate By KEPASALOKO Trend Seekers Group | Published 2009-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/separately-together References: [family.jrank.org](http://family.jrank.org/pages/1452/Scandinavia-Living-Apart-Together.html) & [marriagedebate](http://www.marriagedebate.com/up/trends.php) In the crazy world of relationships, an emerging trend is to live together separately. Spouses live in the same city, but they live in separate houses. Why? Since a great number of marriages end in divorce, some modern couples believe the separation could preserve their relationship, while others see it is a better solution to civil unions. Choosing not to live together not only lets couples keep their independence, but it’s a healthy choice for people who have children from previous marriages. That’s not to say that marital unions are less strong or weak than they used to be. Living separately is simply an alternative type of relationship for those who think that living with their partner is too crowded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Married-couples-living-separately:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating alternative living solutions for married couples who choose not to cohabitate. - **Preserving-relationships-through-separation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing tools and strategies to help couples maintain their relationship while living apart. - **Independence-in-relationships:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing products and services that cater to individuals seeking independence within a committed partnership. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real-estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the real estate market by offering separate housing options specifically designed for married couples living separately. - **Family-law:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional family law practices to accommodate the unique needs of married couples living separately. - **Relationship-counseling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing specialized counseling services to help married couples navigate the challenges of living apart while maintaining a strong relationship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Equitable Chore Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairwork.md) - [Inclusive NFT Marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-city-hall.md) - [Pulp-Themed Prenuptial Contracts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulp-prenup.md) - [Shared Wedding Planing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-the-decisions.md) - [Couple Friendship-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doubles-social.md) - [Bathroom Shower Head Splitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-shower-by-boona.md) - [Hybrid Wedding Planning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-couple.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Relationship Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovespace.md)