Do We Really Need to Live Together? A Relationship Hot Take You Didn't See Coming

This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Lovely to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter, for a chance to win a gift card: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe Can you have a healthy, long-term relationship without ever living together? This week on Love-ly, Mehak sits down with her best friend, Waleed, for a vulnerable, hilarious, and thought-provoking conversation that flips traditional relationship norms on their head. From TD Bank interview shenanigans to deep reflections on immigrant identity, generational trauma, and personal healing, this episode dives into why space might just be the secret to sustainability. Waleed shares his unconventional but heartfelt take on why separate homes could lead to stronger love. Mehak opens up about her evolving ideas on intimacy, safety, and dating after a lifetime of being told what not to do. If you've ever questioned marriage, cohabitation, or what "doing it right" even means in modern relationships—this one's for you. Hosted by: Mehak @whathemehak on TikTok and @whathemehak_ on IG Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan  Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠ApplePodcasts⁠ & ⁠Spotify⁠ to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at [e-mail]  Follow us: @immigrantlypods (IG) |@immigrantly (TikTok)  Love the episode? Please share it, rate us, and leave a review!  Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production.  For advertising inquiries, email [e-mail]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices