Mark and Marianne are college juniors. They have been dating for almost 12 months, enjoy a sexual relationship with each other, and live together. Which of the following terms best describe their relationship?

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Cohabitation refers to an unmarried couple living together in a sexual relationship. This best describes Mark and Marianne's relationship as they are living together and have a sexual relationship, but are not formally married or in a civil union. Casual dating implies a less serious relationship, while civil union and dual householders involve legal agreements or arrangements that do not apply in this case.

Mark and Marianne Are College Juniors