Eleven million people in the U.S. are living together unmarried (both before marriage and instead of it), and millions more are considering cohabitation. If you're among this growing group, or you want to understand the joys and challenges of love without wedding rings, this is the book for you. Unmarried to Each Other, written by the founders of a leading advocacy group for unmarried people, is packed with everything you need to know to make cohabitation a success. No matter how long you've been together, you'll find a wealth of down-to-earth information on: - Moving In: Tips on knowing if you're ready to share a bedroom and bathroom

- Introductions: What to say when "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" just don't cut it

- Snappy Comebacks: You'll be ready next time someone asks you the annoying question, "Why aren't you married?"

- Common Law Marriage: Why it's not so common after all

- Legal Essentials: How to get the protections you need, from buying a house to making emergency medical decisions

- Health Insurance: Information on getting joint health insurance as domestic partners

- Staying Together: Smart advice for keeping your relationship strong

- Explaining Your Relationship: How to help your mother understand your decisions

- Commitment Ceremonies: Everything you need to know to plan a wedding or ceremony without getting legally married

- Unmarried Parenting: All the facts on raising kids without a marriage license

- Marriage: The Marriage Decision Tool can help you decide if tying the knot is right for you

- Research: The most up-to-date scientific information about cohabitation

- Real Life Stories: Funny stories and savvy insights from people in unmarried relationships around the country

- The Future: Why cohabitation is here to stay Unmarried to Each Other is for:

- unmarried couples who have been living together for a few weeks, a few decades, or anywhere in between

- anyone who's thinking about moving in with a boyfriend or girlfriend

- partners who plan to get married someday, those who choose not to, those who can't decide, and those who don't have the option

- people in long-term relationships who live apart

- relatives and friends of cohabiting couples

- people of every age, gender, and sexual orientation

- students, educators, policymakers, therapists, and anyone else who wants to better understand cohabitation from the perspective of people who are living it Based on the experiences of unmarried partners around the country, Unmarried to Each Other is a smart, practical, all-in-one guide for people who are living together -- for now or forever.