Exam 8: Coupling: From Singlehood to Marriage

________ marriages are those in which individuals who adhere to the same religion wed, but they may have different beliefs or follow different traditions within that faith (such as a Baptist who marries a Presbyterian).

In his typology, Peter Stein states that there are four categories of singles. Singles in this category include never-marrieds, those who have divorced and have no intention of remarrying, cohabiting individuals, gay and lesbian couples, and certain members of the clergy, such as priests and nuns.

When people of different religious faiths marry, their union is called an ________ marriage (for example, when a Christian marries a Hindu).

These couples are characterized by strength in decision making and planning, but there is a bit of dissatisfaction with a partner's personality and habits. There are Moderate levels of relationship dissatisfaction.

Levitt found that when (not if) relational expectancies are tested, one of three outcomes will occur. When this outcome happens, the relationship will at least remain stable.