Couple had the lowest scores on all scales; were characterized by pervasive unhappiness in almost all areas of the marriage; and were ten times more likely to be separated than the other couple types.In a large majority of these couples,one or both spouses had considered divorce.Which type of marriage identified by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)does this describe?

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The description matches the characteristics of a devitalized marriage, which is the lowest scoring type of marriage according to Olson, Olson-Stigg, and Larson's (2008) categorization. This type of marriage is characterized by pervasive unhappiness and a high risk of separation or divorce.

Couple Had the Lowest Scores on All Scales; Were Characterized