ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dual-career commuter couples

Okay kiddo, let's imagine that there are two grown-ups who are married and both have jobs. But here's the thing – their jobs are in two different places that are pretty far away from each other. This means that they have to travel back and forth a lot to get to work. It's kind of like you going back and forth from school and home every day, but much farther away and for long periods of time.

This type of couple is called a dual-career commuter couple. They are called "dual-career" because both people have jobs and "commuter" because they have to travel to work. This can be really tough because they have to keep up with all their work responsibilities while also juggling the time and energy it takes to travel back and forth.

Sometimes, these couples might have to live in different places for work and only see each other on the weekends. Other times, they might take turns traveling to each other's workplaces. They might also have to rely on other people, like family or friends, to help take care of things at home while they are away.

Overall, it can be a difficult situation, but with some extra planning and support from others, dual-career commuter couples can make it work!