A clarification about convivence

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If a catholic guy and a catholic girl live together without prematrimonial sex, using different beds… Are they sinning?
 
That depends on many factors.

Overall, It’s usually unnecessary, a near occasion of sin, and possibly scandalous.

You should speak with a Priest concerning this complex situation.
 
There are a lot of issues here, like:
Are these people related?
Are they both heterosexual?
What are the ages of the people involved, like is one the 60-year-old landlady renting a room?
What is the situation/ reason why they are living together?
Do they have other options readily available?
Is this a temporary arrangement, or is it going to last longer than a few weeks?
Is this a group home or dorm situation where a whole bunch of people live in a house, each with their own room, or is it just the two people?

Etc.
Talk to your priest if you have a specific situation you’re not sure about.
 
That is being roommates. It is neither encouraged, nor prohibited.

It may lead to a strong temptation to have sec, but that would be a “near occasion” of sin, rather than a sin itself.
 
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It may lead to a strong temptation to have sec, but that would be a “near occasion” of sin, rather than a sin itself.
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And it’s not necessarily going to be a near occasion of sin for everyone. It’s not like the simple fact that a man and a woman are in close proximity means they’ll want to have sex with each other. It would be far more likely if they’re a couple, because presumably they’re attracted to each other. But it’s not like every man and woman automatically want to have sex.
 
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For what it’s worth, there is a wonderful little book called, Confession It’s Fruitful Practice, that I suggest to everyone. There is a section in the book on the Doubtful Conscience. It reads, “Oftentimes persons find themselves in a state of uncertainty as to whether or not an act they intend to perform is a sin. It is a moral principle that *one is not permitted to act when in a state of real doubt.*If one is uncertain whether a particular act is sinful or not, it is sinful to perform such an act. The reason is that such a person thereby shows that he is just as ready to do wrong as to do right.Some degree of moral certainty–that is to say, such as would be considered sufficient by an ordinarily prudent person–is necessary.”
 
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That to me isn’t a “wonderful little book”, rather it’s an invitation to scruples and inaction.

At some point you need to make decisions and move ahead. If necessary one should speak to a priest. Many situations can be resolved with common sense and prudence.
 
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