Summary
A couple, Margaret and Peter, have been happily married for 15 years while living in different countries. Margaret lives in London and Peter in Australia, and they see each other once every year or so. Despite the distance, they maintain a fulfilling marriage through regular communication and personal achievements.
Key Facts
- Margaret and Peter have lived apart for 15 years; she resides in London, while he remains in Australia.
- They manage to meet once a year or every 18 months.
- Margaret pursued further education at the age of 57 and later moved to London for work.
- She now works as an Education Officer at the Royal College of Surgeons.
- Living apart, known as LAT (Living Apart Together), is not common, with only 3% of married couples living separately.
- They maintain their relationship through regular communication about their lives and experiences.
- High-profile couples like Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashley Graham have also lived separately from their spouses for career reasons.
- Margaret's move was driven by differing personal goals; she sought new opportunities while Peter preferred staying in their family home.
