"The fetishization of the nuclear family" mentioned in this article feels unnecessarily provocative, as if the author isn't well socialized (perhaps overly asso

"The fetishization of the nuclear family" mentioned in this article feels unnecessarily provocative, as if the author isn't well socialized (perhaps overly associating with minority subcultures that don't recognize traditional norms?) The basic premise of the article is fine, living within a reasonable distance of friends makes a lot of sense, but some parts of it are extreme. Most people wouldn't buy a house with a friend because they have a wife, husband or significant other with whom they either currently live, or are working towards living with.