Many more couples view cohabitation as a step toward marriage, not a rebellion against it. A Pew Research study in 2011 found that more than 60 percent of Americans who had ever lived with a partner before marriage saw their living situation as a precursor, not an alternative, to wedded bliss.any more couples view cohabitation as a step toward marriage, not a rebellion against it. A Pew Research study in 2011 found that more than 60 percent of Americans who had ever lived with a partner before marriage saw their living situation as a precursor, not an alternative, to wedded bliss.
1 A Psychologist has a Psychology Degree and therefore is specialised in understanding the functioning of the mind. They can work clinically with similar patients as Psychiatrists, or do other things like working in Human Resources, Marketing, etc.  A Therapist uses talking therapies to treat mental health problems.
A psychologist will diagnose a mental disorder or problem and determine whatâs best for the patientâs care. A psychologist often works in tandem with a psychiatrist, who is also a medical doctor and can prescribe medication if it is determined that medication is necessary for a patientâs treatment. Psychologists can do research, which is a very important contribution academically and clinically, to the profession. A therapist is a broader umbrella term for professionals who are trainedâand often licensedâto provide a variety of treatments and rehabilitation for people. Therapists can be psychoanalysts, marriage counselors, social workers and life coaches, among other specialties.