Sliding Versus Deciding: A Theme Analysis of Deciding Conversations of Non-Engaged Cohabiting Couples

摘要

The goal of the study was to examine conversations about living together betweenrncohabiting partners. Survey responses of 103 non-engaged cohabiting couples (206rnindividuals) were assessed using theme analysis procedures. Results show that 84%rnof the sample did have a conversation about the transition prior to moving in together.rnThe conversations ranged from relational and logistical issues to justifications for whyrncohabitation was the right choice. The theme analysis also revealed that for somerncouples, the decision to cohabit was dependent on having a conversation, while forrnothers the conversation seemed to occur after the decision had been made.