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💞 Definition: To cohabit outside marriage. This term, originating from the early 1800s, is often used in a jocular manner today, reflecting society’s increasingly liberal views on relationships and cohabitation.
Inspirations and Education
Throughout time, societal norms regarding cohabitation have evolved, far from the whispering reproach of our great-great-grandparents’ era to the “Netflix and chill” of today. Living in sin might have been a sermon’s scandal in the 1800s, but now, it barely raises an eyebrow—unless there’s an eyebrow wiggle and an implicit wink involved!
Similar Expressions and Idioms:
- Shack up: Another way to say living together without being married. Often used casually.
- Playing house: A fairly innocent-sounding idiom, reminiscent of childhood games but implying adult reality.
- Out of wedlock: A more clinical term often applied to children born to parents not married to each other.
Antonyms and Contrasting Idioms:
- Tie the knot: Getting married.
- Holy matrimony: Traditional phrasing from wedding vows emphasizing the sanctity of marriage.
Humor-Filled Quotes:
“Why honey, we’re not living in sin; we’re just eliminating the waste of paper – like the eco-warriors we are!” —Eco-Friendly Eddie
Proverbs and Wisdom:
“Live and let live.” - A humbling reminder that everyone’s love story is different, and, as it turns out, just living is lots of work!
Literary Connections:
Books:
- “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger – unconventional love, defying space AND societal norms.
- “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding – Bridget’s love life is anything but traditional.
Movies:
- “Friends with Benefits” – Challenging the norms with humor and heart.
- “Pride and Prejudice” (1995) – Explore early 19th-century attitudes towards marriage and s-e-x.
Songs:
- “Love Shack” by The B-52’s – An iconic celebration of less-than-traditional living arrangements.
Poetry:
- “Sonnet XVIII” by Shakespeare – Not directly related, but hey, it’s Shakespeare and love.
Remember this, dear reader: in the quest for love, whatever entry you write in your diary today becomes your history tomorrow. Let love be your guide, and judgment be but a gentle whisper from yesteryear. 🌟
— Eleanor Eggcorn
