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A mechanism whereby some men and women pair off for recreational purposes, which may lead to exclusive, committed relationships for the reproduction, nurturing, and socialization of children.
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dating
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A group of people living together on the basis of shared values and worldview. (Twin Oaks).
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intentional community/ combine
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Refers to going out in groups where the agenda is to meet others and have fun.
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hanging out
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One-time sexual ecounter where there is generally no expectation of seeing eachother again. The nature of the sexual expression may bemaking out, oral sex, or intercourse. Getting together for sexual ecnounters-- with no strings attached.
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hooking up
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Practiced in traditional china, a marriage in which the bride and groom were prevented from meeting each other until their wedding day.
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blind marriages
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A courtship custom practiced by the Puritans whereby the would-be groom slept in the future bride's bed. Both were fully clothed and had a board in between them.
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bundling
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Two unrelated adults (by blood or law) involved in an emotional and sexual relationship who sleep in the same residence at least 4 nights a week.
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cohabitation (living together)
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A take-off on the word alimony, referring to the amount of money one "pal" may have to pay if the partners terminate their relationship.
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palimony
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A marriage by mutual agreement between a cohabiting man and woman without a marriage license or ceremony ( only recognized in some states). A " " may require a legal divorce if the couple breaks up.
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common-law marriage
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The research finding that couples who cohabit before marriage have greater marital instability than couples who do not cohabit.
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cohabitation effect
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A relationship in whic individuals who live together are emotionally and financially interdependent and are given some kind of offical recognition by a city or corporation so as to receive partner benefits (healthcare)
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domestic partner ship
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An acronym used by the the U.S Census Bureau that stands for People of the Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters.
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