#Cohabitation

A new international study suggests that moving in together can lift life satisfaction more than the early “honeymoon” glow often expected after a relationship begins, and that the happiness boost can endure for years. The research challenges a long-standing assumption that the biggest happiness spike comes only with marriage and wedding rituals. Instead, it points to daily stability and the quality of everyday life with a partner as the true driver of well-being, once a couple decides to share a home. For Thai readers, where family and partnership are deeply woven into social life, these findings could reshape conversations about relationships, housing, and mental health support.