Found that 1 in 10 adults are 'living apart, together'
Cheal:
When a relative needs support a set of 'rules' exist, deciding who has the greatest obligation to help - Spouse, daughter, daughter in-law, son, other relatives, non relatives.
Allan and crow:
Lack of legal framework in the past, same sex relationships had more freedom and flexibility as they could negotiate their roles and commitments.
KathWeston:
1970's homosexuals largely rejected monogamy but 90's same sex cohabitation became 'quasi marriage'