Walter and Camille Have Been an "Empty Nest" Couple Since

question 86

Multiple Choice

Walter and Camille have been an "empty nest" couple since their youngest son left for college last year.Now that they are alone,it is likely that Walter and Camille will find

• A) their marital satisfaction will drop considerably.
• B) the transition to being a "childless" couple will be stressful and depressing.
• C) their marital satisfaction will start to increase.
• D) they spend less time together than they did when the children were home.

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