Married elders experience more conflict and less pleasure in their marriages than do middle-aged couples.

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Research generally shows that marital satisfaction tends to follow a U-shaped curve, with higher satisfaction rates in the early and later years of marriage, and often a dip during the middle years, typically associated with child-rearing and career pressures. Married elders often report higher levels of satisfaction and less conflict as they have likely navigated many of life's challenges together and have a deeper understanding and appreciation of their relationship.

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