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Kenneth and Carla, a married couple, were initially in love. However, they grew emotionally apart over the years, but have decided to remain together for the sake of their children. Identify, and explain the type of marriage present in this scenario.
 
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Question 2

With respect to premarital sex:
 
  a) attitudes have become more disapproving since 2000
  b) three-quarters of Americans believe that it is only sometimes or not at all wrong.
  c) by age 25, 88 percent of women and 89 percent of men have engaged in premarital sex.
  d) older people are more likely than younger people to approve of premarital sex.
  e) casual sex is becoming less common.



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Answer to Question 1

This scenario is an example of a devitalized marriage. In a devitalized marriage, the partners were deeply in love when they married. As the years go by, they spend time togetherraising the children, entertaining, and meeting community responsibilitiesbut begin to do so out of obligation rather than love. They get along and, as a result, don't want a divorce. One or both partners may be unhappy, but they are both committed to staying married.

Answer to Question 2

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