Dinner at my Place

…After 20 years of Living Apart Together, we still announce our visits to each other. We respect each other’s privacy and never enter unannounced.

I playfully say, “Knock-knock, can I come in?”

He greets me with a cheerful, “Hello, anybody home?”

Our routine is a delicate dance, much like the verses of our song, choreographed with moments of unity and ‘me-time’. Every couple in a Living Apart Together relationship creates unique routines that suit their needs and lifestyles. By sharing the details of ours, I hope to offer an honest glimpse into how one couple successfully manages this kind of relationship.

There will be much more in later chapters, but let me spill some of the beans now. For example, our week starts with a coffee date on Monday evenings at 7, shared in my space—a simple yet meaningful ritual that grounds the beginning of our week. On Tuesdays, I invite him for a romantic dinner at my place downstairs, extending the evening into a sleepover upstairs…