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Abstract
The goal of the study was to examine conversations about living together between cohabiting partners. Survey responses of 103 non-engaged cohabiting couples (206 individuals) were assessed using theme analysis procedures. Results show that 84% of the sample did have a conversation about the transition prior to moving in together. The conversations ranged from relational and logistical issues to justifications for why cohabitation was the right choice. The theme analysis also revealed that for some couples, the decision to cohabit was dependent on having a conversation, while for others the conversation seemed to occur after the decision had been made.
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Jennifer S. Priem
Jennifer S. Priem (Ph.D., Penn State University, 2009) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Wake Forest University.
Loren C. Bailey
Loren C. Bailey (M.A., Wake Forest University, 2014) was a graduate student at Wake Forest University.
Keli Steuber Fazio
Keli Steuber Fazio (Ph.D., Penn State University, 2009) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the College of New Jersey.