Factors That Contribute to Greater Marital Satisfaction in Middle Adulthood

question 221

Multiple Choice

Factors that contribute to greater marital satisfaction in middle adulthood include:

• A) better negotiation skills
• B) more stable careers and so more income
• C) less responsibility for the children
• D) all of these

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