Joint family, a thing of the past in Kerala is coming up in the new form of a new concept called Community living. There was a time when members of a family lived together sharing all their feelings may it be happiness, agonies, difficulties, enjoyments whatever. It was really a well knit family concept. It gave all the security and comforts of a family in the real sense. But as the time progressed, with the fast paced life, people distanced from this true family atmosphere. Small families of father, mother and their children emerged. With it, the problems of selfishness, lack of trust, affection among the family members etc came up. Now, people really understand the advantages of Joint families. They find solace and happiness in Community living.

Coming and living together of close friends or family members who share a common idea or a life style is the main essence of Community living. This is real need of the hour at a time when the construction cost finds its maximum and the feeling of Selfishness and mistrust rule the society. This concept is more viable when people find their abode in Apartments. It will be so cost effective and secured once people start living in one Apartment in harmony. The headache of finding the proper land and other hassles can be minimized by this. Though every body shares a common building, each family can do their interiors according to their taste and preferences. Even, there is no need of particular security here as all the families take care of every other family’s security concerns. They can find time off their work and stay together at regular intervals on Holidays. The other thing that is particular about this living style is that people don’t feel secluded or alone in their life. A feeling of somebody all the time at their doorstep for help or talk make them feel happy and contented. Even builders like Asset Homes have come up with a  concept called CRG ( Close Relation group ) Homes. They say that homes are built in relationships. They have already come up with a few Apartments  of this sort.

If adjustments and sharing can be enjoyed, people can think of starting a community living with their family members and friends. At the same time, they can bring back the old nostalgic memories and virtues of Joint family culture.