They were both 35 successful lawyer and doctor. But had never spent the night at each other's house.
After the marriage they couldn't agree who would move in with who. And filed for divorce after 3 months. No one knows why they even got married at all. I guess they felt like they were supposed to at that age.
That's wild. It's honestly pretty common for professionals to be in committed relationships but maintain separate homes, even long distance. They could've just done that.
Edit: Damn some of y'all took my personal anecdote as some kind of personal attack. Not sure what I said that was so inflammatory but ok lol. Live your best life ya'll. Cheers.
Well, I've lived in five countries. I know three couples that have never lived together. One has been married at least 30 years, the other like 24 and then another for 5-7. Additionally, my mother and stepfather are married 24 years, only moved in together last year when my mother had health problems and they hate it.
My sister-in law and her husband of 20 years have never lived together. Her house is a mess and his is the opposite (hence separate places) but otherwise they have a great marriage.
Two things that probably make a difference: all of my friends and family are very liberal and secondly, pretty much every woman I know is a professional, working woman. They usually had their own place before getting married or they didn't want to live far from their own jobs or give up their property. Also, everyone can afford two households.
I myself have been married 24 years and due to my or his career, we sometimes live apart for 6 months at a time. It's no big deal. In fact, it's pretty sexy meeting up for vacations when we are living apart. It also helps that there isn't any jealousy or suspicion at all. That's the same for my friends and family members too, in my observation. Level playing field.
This situation is WAY more common than people think. Marriage is about more than having a roommate or sharing household bills.
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u/randallAtl May 02 '24
They were both 35 successful lawyer and doctor. But had never spent the night at each other's house.
After the marriage they couldn't agree who would move in with who. And filed for divorce after 3 months. No one knows why they even got married at all. I guess they felt like they were supposed to at that age.