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Live-in Relationships have become a sought-after alternative to marriage by the modern generation. As the lives of Individuals are becoming more and more exhaustive, the society has witness progression from the traditional norms and shifted towards concepts which better suit the demanding lifestyle of present-day individuals. One such concept is "Live-in Relationships" which have become a widely accepted concept, so much so that even the traditionalist countries, which would otherwise have seen it as a stigmatized concept; have adopted it into their societies. The term itself has a wide connotation, but the general understanding of a Live-in relationship can be the following: "An arrangement of staying under a single roof together for the betterment of their future lives liberally without getting married." Although it has been a long-established tradition in many areas of the world, the trend of individuals living together independently is gaining appeal in modern times. Through this paper we will evaluate this rising trend of individuals opting for live-in relations rather than opting for the traditional marriage. We will delve into the culture of live-in relations across the world, and how the society has been impacted by such relations. The advantages and disadvantages, as well as the key challenges of the Live-in relationship, connected to social life and families are also explored thoroughly in this article.