Marriage

Marriage - A legal union between a man and a woman (or in some countries, including the UK, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship

Civil partnership - Legal union of same-sex couples

Same-sex marriage - Marriage between partners of the same sex

Co-habitation - A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another

Christians are opposed to cohabitation as they don’t believe one should live with their partner or have sex before marriage.

Marriage - Marriage is a legal contract that brings security as it protects the rights of each partner, provides various legal and financial benefits, and is a serious, lifelong public commitment.