The Trials & Tribulations Of Living With A Couple

Living with a significant other is often seen as a mark of adulthood. But with property prices soaring, many millennial couples are choosing to swap having their own space for shared housing in order to keep costs down.

For the couples, living in a houseshare has its fair share of positives: it’s cheaper, more sociable and you get to try cohabiting before making any major commitments. But for the housemates involved, living alongside a couple can have its awkward moments.

Whether it's arguing over how to split the bills, becoming a part-time relationship counsellor or hearing way too much through the walls, living with a couple can often be tricky territory to navigate.
 
Here we chat to six young women about their experiences of living with a couple.