economy

'Really good flatmate': what happens when the love is gone but it costs too much to move out?

The cost of living is putting pressure on relationships – and preventing some couples from properly splitting up

'Really good flatmate': what happens when the love is gone but it costs too much to move out?

TL;DR

  • The cost of living is creating pressure on relationships.
  • Financial difficulties are preventing some couples from splitting up.
  • Some individuals remain in relationships primarily due to the expense of moving out.
  • This situation leads to couples living together as 'really good flatmates' after the romantic aspect has faded.