Cohabitation : exploring contemporary courtship trajectories
In the beginning : becoming a couple
Shacking up, living in sin, saving on rent? : the process of moving in together
"I like hugs, I like kisses, but what I really love is help with the dishes" : the dance of domesticity
Family planning or failing to plan? : communication, contraception, and conception
For better or for worse? : perceptions of cohabitation, marriage and parenthood
Waiting to be asked or taking the bull by the horns? : gender and social class differences in marriage talk, proposals, and wedding planning
Cohabitation nation? : the role of gender and social class in relationship progression
Appendix A : Interview guide
Appendix B : Methods and sample information
Appendix C : Specific characteristics of cohabitating couples.