Hidden relationships: Living apart together in Australia

Living apart together (LAT) relationships are an important type of current-day relationships, yet we know little about the extent of these relationships due to their status being hidden in official statistics. This project will employ a mix of combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods to determine the level of LAT relationships in Australia; discover how LAT relationships are different to being single or living with someone; develop a classification of LAT relationships; and provide a theoretical framework for understanding LAT relationships. This project will highlight a previously unexplored factor in relationship decision-making and contribute to our understanding of couples in non-residential relationships.