Why Does Marital Satisfaction Decline During the Period in Which

question 169

Multiple Choice

Why does marital satisfaction decline during the period in which child rearing occurs?

• A)There is a great dissatisfaction because of lack of sexual relations.
• B)Caring for children is demanding and places additional stresses on the marriage.
• C)By the time children arrive,the love in the marriage is nearly gone.
• D)Job stresses increase tremendously after about seven years of marriage.

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