Yes. A meaningful personal tie to the city can be a credible reason for office preference, especially when it supports a realistic long-term commitment to the location.

Offices care whether your stated preference is genuine. Personal ties can strengthen that story because they explain why you are likely to stay in the city rather than treating the office as interchangeable.

You do not need to give intimate details. Saying that your partner is based in the city and that you plan to build your life there is enough context.

Combine the personal reason with one or two professional reasons you are interested in the office. That creates a balanced explanation of both long-term fit and career interest.

Personal ties are probably one of the strongest reasons for office commitment.