Question

Jill and Jack have been dating for about 2 years. Jack starts to notice that Jill has purchased a new coffee table for the living room. Another day he notices that Jill has rearranged the bedroom and replaced his sheets with new sheets. He then notices that she has a make-up drawer in the bathroom. When Jack starts to think about it, Jill hasn't gone home in a few weeks. He then realizes that he and Jill are actually living together. This is an example of:

Answer 1

The narrative provides an example of cohabitation, where Jill and Jack have transitioned into living together organically, a phenomenon that is increasingly common and socially accepted.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scenario described is an example of cohabitation, where Jill and Jack have gradually started living together without a formal agreement or acknowledgment. Cohabitation often happens organically, as a couple spends more time together and begins to share living costs and spaces. As in the provided narrative, one or both partners may not immediately realize they have entered into a cohabitating relationship until significant changes in their living arrangement have occurred. This reflects social shifts noted in research data, which suggests that many couples view cohabitation as a step toward marriage, or as a 'trial run' for a more permanent partnership. Currently, living together before or instead of marriage is increasingly common and tends to be more socially acceptable.