Dina and Mark have been married for three years and are expecting their first child. If their relationship follows the most common pattern, they can expect that their satisfaction with their marital relationship to _____ after the baby is born.

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Research suggests that marital satisfaction often decreases after the arrival of the first child due to increased stress and challenges in adjusting to new roles and responsibilities. While some couples may experience a temporary increase in satisfaction after the birth, it is more common for dissatisfaction to occur.

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