pairedhousehold
Paired household is a term used in sociology and urban studies to describe a dyadic living arrangement in which two households coordinate to share resources and responsibilities while retaining separate primary residences. The pairing is not defined by co-residency, but by ongoing social and economic linkage between the two households. Arrangements may be formal, with written agreements on cost sharing and caregiving, or informal, based on mutual trust and reciprocity.
Typical features include shared budgeting for groceries or utilities, coordinated childcare or eldercare, joint purchases, and
Contexts and implications: such pairings can arise in aging societies, among students and retirees seeking affordable
Limitations: power imbalances, privacy concerns, and coordination complexities may pose challenges. The term is used variably,
See also: intergenerational households, mutual aid, shared housing.