How do you deal with living apart with your spouse?
James Williams
Published Apr 25, 2026
To stay close when living separately:
- Confine work to days when you’re apart.
- Start projects you can share when together.
- Share details about your daily life by phone or text.
- Find pursuits to share while apart, such as books, podcasts or music.
- Find activities to do together, such as taking a walk while video calling.
What does the Bible say about living apart from your spouse?
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.
Can a marriage where two people live in different cities?
Successful long-distance marriages are becoming more common, as more than three million married couples are living apart, according to the feature article, “How We Love Now” on WebMD. These couples must find creative ways to build intimacy, to communicate and to maintain a healthy relationship.
What happens when spouses live in different states?
Couples who are married and living apart may be at any stage of life, with a variety of financial circumstances in play. But if couples live across state lines, they should take special care to make sure that they have a handle on their tax situation.
Are there any couples in the UK who live apart?
Couples who live apart together appear to be on the increase. Louise and Jamie Redknapp are the latest recruits to what appears to be a small but growing army on the field of family relationships. They have elected to become LATs – couples who live apart together.
Where do I split my income with my spouse?
Such states may require you to share and then split family income evenly. If either spouse lives Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington state or Wisconsin, both individuals should take special care to understand the rules.