Cohabitation In The United States

Cohabitation has become an increasing common trend in the United States. Today, about 7.5 million Americans live with partners of the opposite sex (CITE). Cohabitation refers to couples living together in an emotional and sexual relationship without being married. The majority of married couples today has lived together first. Despite its current popularity, it is important to discuss why many people chose to cohabitate and what are some advantages and disadvantages of doing so. For the most part, the one reason people cohabitate can be quite simple and positive: people just want to spend more time with the person they are dating. Conversely, there is people that state that cohabitation makes financial sense and there is also those people that simply do not believe in the institute of marriage. …show more content…
The Linus blanket refers to the relationship that is generally founded on the overwhelming need to be involved with somebody. In this type of cohabitation, one partner have insecurity issues, they might not feel good enough and often times even under physical and emotional abuse they chose to stay in the relationship because in their mind that is what they deserve and that there is nothing better out there for them. Individuals in this kind of relationships, often give in rather than stand up, leaving the other partner in total control of the relationship. On the other hand, we have emancipation that occurs when one or both partners enter into the relationship to prove to their peers or parents that they are free to make their own choices and are not bound by any limitations. In this kind of relationship making such statement to the parents and friends becomes more important than developing intimacy, which can will lead to the ending of the