Carrie and Steven plan to marry next summer and decide to move in together before the wedding. Carrie and Steven are engaging in what sociologists refer to as __________.

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Cohabitation refers to the act of two people living together in a romantic relationship without being married. This is the case with Carrie and Steven, as they are not yet married but are planning to move in together before their wedding. A hookup refers to a casual sexual encounter, and hanging out or getting together are much more general terms that do not necessarily imply a romantic relationship.

Carrie and Steven Plan to Marry Next Summer and Decide