Rising Trend of Commuter Marriages

Increasingly, couples in China are opting for commuter marriages, where they live in different cities to balance their careers and family life. A recent study from Xi'an Jiao Tong University found that more couples are embracing this lifestyle, particularly among women with higher levels of education, who are pursuing their career ambitions. This phenomenon is not isolated to China; it reflects a global trend observed in countries like the U.S., Canada, and Sweden, highlighting a shift in relationships where partners prioritize individual growth over traditional cohabitation. While meeting frequency varies from weekly to just a few times a year, this arrangement challenges the conventional expectations of marriage and companionship.