In traditional male-female dating relationships, the development of the relationship follows the order of
A) exclusive dating, cohabitation, marriage.
B) casual dating, exclusive dating, cohabitation, marriage.
C) casual dating, exclusive dating, engagement, marriage.
D) casual dating, cohabitation, engagement, marriage.

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Casual dating is usually the starting point in any relationship, after which the couple may move into exclusive dating. After exclusivity, engagement typically follows, leading to marriage. Cohabitation is not always a necessary step in the development of a relationship and can happen at any stage or not at all. Therefore, option C is the most accurate in terms of the order of typical relationship development.

In Traditional Male-Female Dating Relationships, the Development of the Relationship