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Living apart together: Can space make love stronger?

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Patricia Szilagyi
October 31, 2025

Stand-up comedian Supriya Joshi shares how keeping your own space in a relationship can deepen connection, build trust and redefine what modern love looks like.

On this episode of Love Matters, stand-up comedian and creative writer Supriya Joshi talks about her experience with Living Apart Together (LAT) – a modern relationship style where couples choose to maintain their own spaces while staying emotionally connected. From balancing independence, freedom, and love, to the challenges and joys of long-distance connections, Supriya shares candid insights on why space might actually strengthen relationships.

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