Lena and Gregory Are Both 30 Years Old and Hold

question 46

Multiple Choice

Lena and Gregory are both 30 years old and hold graduate degrees. They are about to get married; this will be the first marriage for both of them. Statistically, their marriage MOST likely will:

• A) end in a divorce.
• B) never experience any dips in satisfaction.
• C) lead to greater financial insecurity than if had they remained single.
• D) last until one of them dies.

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