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Ronald and William wish to get married; however, they are unsure about what exactly married life entails. In order to obtain from first-hand experience, they decide to move in and live together for a period of six months. This scenario illustrates a ________.
A) substitute marriage
B) trial marriage
C) common-law marriage
D) dating cohabitation
Answer:
This scenario illustrates a B) trial marriage.
Explanation:
A trial marriage refers to a period of time over which a couple chooses to live together to see if they are compatible enough to get married. It is a way of preventing a failed marriage caused by incompatibilities that could not be foreseen while living separately. That is precisely what Ronald and William are doing. Since they are not sure about married life and what it entails, they would rather test it out first.
