You Have Been Married for 12 Years and Have Two

question 97

Multiple Choice

You have been married for 12 years and have two children aged six and eight years.There are many stresses in your marriage and you are wondering if 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,marriage satisfaction is highest after a decade of marriage.
• B)No,marriage satisfaction is highest while caring for your young children.
• C)Yes,marriage satisfaction will sharply rise when your children reach emerging adulthood.
• D)Yes,marriage satisfaction rises when you have grandchildren.

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