Research Supports the Idea That Older Couples Become Emotional "Experts

Research supports the idea that older couples become emotional "experts" who are able to choose strategies that promote positive feelings in their relationships,________ when they are talking about difficult problems.In that situation,older couples approach the discussions ________ younger couples do.

A) except;in much the same way as
B) except;with less positivity than
C) even;in much the same way as
D) even;with more positivity than