Which of the Following Is a Typical Characteristic of a Happy

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a happy marriage?

• A)Partners show affection and communicate relatively little negativity about one another.
• B)Partners establish early on in the marriage the superior and inferior positions of the partners.
• C)Partners perceive themselves as two independent entities rather than interdependent.
• D)Partners show restraint in expressing their feelings and concerns about their relationship.

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