The results show that 52 percent of married respondents and 51.7 percent of those in cohabiting relationships ending in marriage were rated as above average in physical attractiveness, whereas 45.9 percent of those in a cohabitating relationship without subsequent marriage and 43.6 percent in neither marriage nor cohabitation scored above average on the attractiveness scale. (sciencedaily.com)
With respect to the impact of cohabitation on children, the movement of mothers into and out of cohabiting relationships significantly increases the likelihood of family instability for children, as well as poverty and other hardships. (edis.ifas.ufl.edu)
The aim is to provide protection for a financially dependent member of the couple if a long - term cohabiting relationship ends either through death or separation. (citizensinformation.ie)