The episode during which two persons are in an informal or formal conjugal relationship. For a conjugal relationship to exist the following factors should be considered: i. Shelter. Do the partners live under the same roof? ii. Sexual and personal conduct. Do the partners have sexual relations; do they maintain an attitude of fidelity to each other; do they eat their meals together? iii. Services. Do they share household responsibilities? iv. Social. Do they participate together in social activities; does their society recognise them as a couple? v. Support. Do they support each other financially? vi. Children. Do they have children together?

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