Dividing up a home after a breakup


By AGENCY

Dividing up a home you've shared together as a couple is an extremely emotional experience. It can help to get a third person involved to support the couple. Photo: dpa

It was wonderful in the beginning. He brought the sofa when they moved in together, and the wardrobe came from her. They split the cost of the big new bed. But then their relationship fell apart and she decided to move out.

As if the breakup weren't traumatic enough, now the couple has also got to divide up their shared possessions, such as furniture and household items. How can they do this without even more fur flying? A neutral mediator can help, couples therapists say.

Subscribe now for a chance to win your dream holiday!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Living

Smart gardens: Why you should automate your green space
Malaysian self-taught DIYer on how to make a docking station
Workplace: Sharing a room on business trip?
Malaysian 3-storey home exudes tranquil, villa-like ambience and nostalgic charm
Come together: A British migrant cookery school offers recipe for integration
Workplace: Re-motivating yourself at work
Walking on eggshells: How 'emotional monitoring' hurts your well-being
'Don't say nothing': Effective ways offer sympathy to someone who's grieving
Dear Thelma: Struggling with my overly jealous and sensitive girlfriend
Malaysia's PAM Awards 2024 honours country’s best buildings

Others Also Read