I did that for a while, but then I was also in midst of a crumbling relationship so it was a way to give each other space. The dinner is also often relatively

I did that for a while, but then I was also in midst of a crumbling relationship so it was a way to give each other space. The dinner is also often relatively early, so you still have quite a lot of time after the commute (granted, if your commute is 1+ hour then it's far from a dream routine). What I like is having the option, for example I had a late sports club that was close to work, so it was more interesting to grab a quick bite and stay there to go to the club and return home after.