Donald and Marnie Have Three Children Under the Age of Five

Donald and Marnie have three children under the age of five. Ralph and Carolyn have three children between the ages of 8 and 13. What should you predict about the couples' marital satisfaction based on research into marital satisfaction across the family life cycle?

A) Both couples will report decreases in their overall level of marital satisfaction for the past few years.
B) Ralph and Carolyn will report decreases in their marital satisfaction for the past few years, while Donald and Marnie will report increases in their level of satisfaction.
C) Both couples will report increases in their overall level marital satisfaction for the past few years.
D) Ralph and Carolyn will report increases in their marital satisfaction for the past few years, while Donald and Marnie will report decreases in their level of satisfaction.