Many Longitudinal Studies That Track Couples Across Time Have Found

question 130

Multiple Choice

Many longitudinal studies that track couples across time have found that there are essentially two patterns: Some couples ____ and some couples ____. ​

• A)become less satisfied with the relationship; stay the same
• B)become more passionate; stay the same
• C)become more satisfied with the relationship; become less satisfied
• D)become more passionate; become less passionate

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