There is no ideal way to separate from a partner. Over the years, romcoms have portrayed breakup scenarios in various ways and come to the same conclusion: exes need physical and emotional space from each other. But what happens when you can’t achieve that?
Living with an ex-partner is not just a consequence of Covid lockdown. Rising rents, soaring mortgage interest rates and a cost of living crisis have left many unable to afford to move out and move on when their relationship ends. According to a study by Direct Line