relationships Flashcards
Marriage
A legal union between a man and a woman.
Commitment
A promise to be faithful.
Vows
Promises made by a couple to be faithful to each other.
Contract
A formal agreement or legal bond.
Marriage contract
A contract between a bride and groom.
Covenant
An agreement.
Responsibility
The legal or moral duty a person has.
Heterosexual
A person who is sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.
Homosexual
A person who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex.
Age of consent
The age someone can legally agree to have a sexual relationship.
Sex before marriage
Sex between two single people.
Sex outside marriage
Sex between two people where at least one of them are married.
Love
A feeling of deep affection, in this case sexual attraction for someone.
Contraception
Artificial and chemical methods used to prevent pregnancy taking place.
Civil partnerships
Alternative to marriage for homosexual couples (gay marriage).
