Nancy, a recent widow, and Roy, a widower who lost his wife five years ago, have developed a romantic relationship, yet they still maintain and live in their own homes. What is the new term used to describe Nancy and Roy's relationship?

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The term used to describe Nancy and Roy's relationship is "living alone together," where the couple is in a romantic relationship but maintain separate households. Cohabitation refers to two people living together as a couple in a shared household, which is not the case here. Re-partnering arrangement is not a commonly used term to describe this kind of relationship, and love nest relationship is not a recognized term in social sciences.

Nancy, a Recent Widow, and Roy, a Widower Who Lost