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Podcast: Leigh-Anne Williams
Episode: āMarriage Graduationā: The Phenomenon Where Married Couples Who Are Still In Love Choose To Live Apart So They Can Follow Their Own Dreams
Description: āMarriage graduation,ā or sotsukon in Japan, is when legally married couples choose to live separately while remaining committed to their relationship.Ā The idea allows partners to pursue personal goals, careers, or interests without the restrictions of traditional cohabitation.Ā Popularised by writer Yumiko Sugiyama in 2004 and gaining recognition around 2013, sotsukon offers freedom and individuality without divorce.