Forest and Penny just got married. They are blissfully happy. They can expect to remain that way until about the_______year of the marriage, with_______ becoming dissatisfied first.

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Forest and Penny just got married. They are blissfully happy. They can expect to remain that way until about the_______year of the marriage, with_______	becoming dissatisfied first.

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Research on marital satisfaction over time suggests that couples often experience a decline in happiness after the first few years, commonly referred to as the "honeymoon phase." Studies indicate that women (in heterosexual relationships) tend to report a drop in marital satisfaction sooner than men, which supports the choice of "third; Penny."

Forest and Penny Just Got Married