‘Staying away from family keeps you close...’: Gurgaon CEO explains why living away from family can make relationships healthier

Family relationships can be deeply rewarding, but spending too much time together can sometimes create friction. For many adults, living independently brings a different kind of balance to family life. Gurgaon-based co-founder and CEO Jasveer Singh recently shared his perspective on why staying away from family may sometimes strengthen relationships. He argued that physical distance can create natural boundaries, reduce constant interference and encourage greater responsibility, while allowing family members to enjoy their time together more when they meet.

Living away from family can strengthen bond?

Jasveer Singh took to social media to share why he believes living away from family can sometimes be one of the best decisions a person can make. According to Singh, people who live separately can still maintain strong family connections by visiting home occasionally. He suggested coming home once in a while, staying for three or four days, spending time with everyone, enjoying home-cooked food and then returning to their own lives.

He believes this arrangement can help people avoid the everyday pressure that can come with living under the same roof.

‘No constant questions’

Singh pointed out that living close to family can sometimes lead to unsolicited advice and unnecessary interference, even when there is no harmful intention behind it. He noted that the longer someone stays around family, the more likely it becomes that everyone starts becoming an expert on their career, marriage, money and lifestyle. He said, "The longer you stay, the more everyone suddenly becomes an expert on your career, marriage, money, and lifestyle." According to Singh, living separately can reduce these repeated questions and allow adults to make their own decisions without feeling constantly watched or advised.

Why Singh believes distance can keep relationships healthy

The Gurgaon-based CEO described the situation as somewhat ironic. While people may assume that staying close to family automatically creates stronger relationships, Singh argued that some distance can actually help preserve them. He said that staying away from your own people can sometimes be what keeps you close to them. Instead of dealing with everyday disagreements or constant corrections, family members can meet, spend meaningful time together and enjoy each other's company.

Parents' interfere is not with bad intention

Singh later clarified his position in the comment section, stressing that he does not believe parents usually interfere with bad intentions. He explained that much of their involvement comes from love, concern and a lifetime of feeling responsible for their children. However, he said that when parents and children live together every day, that concern can gradually turn into constant advice simply because they are around each other so frequently. For Singh, "living separately creates natural boundaries" without necessarily weakening the emotional connection between family members.

‘Parents worry less, children become more responsible’

Singh also highlighted how separate living arrangements can affect both parents and children. He said "parents worry less about every small decision" their children make, while "children can become more responsible" for managing their own lives. When they eventually meet, the interaction can then become more enjoyable because they are spending time together rather than constantly correcting each other.

This, according to Singh, can create a healthier dynamic where family members remain connected while also respecting each other's independence.

Distance does not mean loving family less

Singh ultimately made a distinction between physical distance and emotional distance. He argued that living separately should not automatically be seen as a sign that someone loves their family less. Instead, he believes having some physical space can sometimes make family relationships healthier by creating boundaries, encouraging independence and making the time spent together more meaningful.

For Singh, the idea is not about choosing distance over family. It is about finding a balance where parents can care without constantly advising, children can make their own decisions, and family visits can focus more on enjoying each other's company.