05/20/2026
When couples merge households, the first question is often simple: who moves—and why?
For many, it’s about closing the distance after months (or even years) apart. For others, it’s simply the next step in sharing a life together.
Our 2026 Finding Home Study found that nearly half of respondents have been in a long-distance relationship—making this decision more common than it seems.
And with it comes a defining question: whose space becomes home?
Explore more findings.
Whether you’re closing the distance after months (or years) apart or simply deciding to share a home, there is a question couples need to answer before the mover shows up: Who is moving … one, or both of us?
