Howard and Beth Have Been Married for Three Years

question 128

Multiple Choice

Howard and Beth have been married for three years. When they first got married, they both felt like they were living the dream, but now that reality has set in, each of them is less happy than they were. In reality, they probably

• A)have more conflict now than when they first got married.
• B)have less conflict now than when they first got married.
• C)wish they were still single.
• D)are dealing with the same problems as they were before.

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