Students should be able to identify and describe various marriage types or relationships as well as explain the benefits and disadvantages of each type. This assignment will help you learn these skills. In an essay (1,000 to 1,500 words), answer to the following prompts:

Identify six marriage types or similar relationships. Include traditional and nontraditional forms of marriage or similar relationships.
For each marriage type you identify, name the marriage type and describe the key components.
Next, for each marriage type, explain the advantages and disadvantages. 
Cite one to three scholarly sources from the GCU library for each marriage type you describe.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.