Flexibility of modern living

There are more fledgling industries than ever before, and there are jobs that exist today that were unheard of 20 years ago. While the traditional 9-5 is still alive and kicking, the worlds of employment and career progression have developed so much that our lifestyles have followed suit. People want more options, and so living with minimal constraints is a very attractive prospect. This is why cohabitation (particularly in the rental market) has become so popular. It not only gives couples a chance to live together before tying the knot, it also gives them the possibility of - if the relationship ends - untethering themselves without the stress of divorce.