Chosen families are evolving but remain a cherished—and vital—lifeline for many. Mention "communal living" and the image that may spring to mind is the free-love, back-to-the-earth hippy communes of ...

Nearly six weeks into my junior year at the University, I’ve come to a startling realization: I no longer dislike communal living. More than that, I’ve discovered I enjoy living with three roommates ...