Author:
M. Kamraju

Doi: 10.26480/ccsj.02.2025.58.68

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This research explores the evolving phenomenon of dual-city marriages in India, wherein married couples maintain separate residences due to work-related commitments. With increasing urban migration, career specialization, and employment mobility, this form of marital arrangement is becoming more common, particularly among educated, working professionals. Using a structured online questionnaire, this study investigates the socio-economic, emotional, and psychological consequences of dual-city living among married couples. Key variables assessed include demographic profiles, duration and reasons for separation, financial burdens and benefits, family perceptions, emotional well-being, parenting challenges, and coping strategies. The findings aim to identify patterns of stress, resilience, and adaptation, while also evaluating the adequacy of institutional support (e.g., flexible work arrangements, transfer policies). The study contributes to a nuanced understanding of how couples in contemporary India navigate love, livelihood, and long-distance living, and offers recommendations for employers, policymakers, and mental health practitioners to better support dual-city couples.