You Have Been Married for 12 Years and Have Two

question 58

Multiple Choice

You have been married for 12 years and have two children ages 6 and 8.There are many stresses in your marriage and you are wondering whether it will ever get any better, because your satisfaction with your marriage is pretty low right now.Is it likely to get better?

• A)No, marital satisfaction is highest after a decade of marriage.
• B)No, marital satisfaction is highest while caring for your young children.
• C)Yes, marital satisfaction will sharply rise when your children reach emerging adulthood.
• D)Yes, marital satisfaction rises when you have grandchildren.

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