Emily moves in with her girlfriend, Aniqa. A sociologist interviews Emily about cohabitation, and Emily expresses a common reason for cohabiting. What does Emily say?
a. "I doubt I could handle a serious relationship, so this keeps it fairly casual."
b. "I need to test things out before marriage."
c. "I love spending time with Aniqa, and this gives us more time together."
d. "I'm pretty sure we will be married within six months."
Answer: c. "I love spending time with Aniqa, and this gives us more time together."
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