Research Studies on Marital Satisfaction Indicate That ___________________

Research studies on marital satisfaction indicate that ___________________.

A) marital satisfaction is highest in the early years of the marriage and then shows a steady decline as time goes by
B) marital satisfaction is low in the early years but steadily increases over the years
C) the arrival of children puts a strain on a marriage,but marital relationships improve once the children are launched and living independently
D) self-reported marital satisfaction is always high in late-life after many years or decades of marriage