Writer Hollie Richardson explores the idea of couple privilege, and why we all need to be more aware of it.

Couple privilege: why it's expensive to be single in 2020

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Every single day, I notice the practical things in life that are literally easier and cheaper to do when you’re in a relationship

To the best of my knowledge, all my homeowning friends – single or coupled up – had financial help from their parents. Now, imagine having two sets of parental bursaries combined

Single women are being denied the chance to start their own family. But also, even if a single woman did become pregnant, they are made to feel like society sees them as a burden

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“Every single day, I notice the practical things in life that are literally easier and cheaper to do when you’re in a relationship.”

Couple privilege is a very real thing – and it shuts out single people