You have been married for 12 years and have two children ages 6 and 8.There are many stresses in your marriage and you are wondering whether it will ever get any better, because your satisfaction with your marriage is pretty low right now.Is it likely to get better?

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Research suggests that marital satisfaction can decrease during the early stages of parenthood, but can sharply rise when children reach emerging adulthood (late teens and early 20s) and the couple has more freedom and time for each other. Therefore, it is possible for marital satisfaction to improve in the future. Option A and B are incorrect as they make assumptions about when marital satisfaction is highest, which may not necessarily be true for every couple. Option D is also incorrect as grandchildren are not a guarantee in every family, and having them is not the only way to improve marital satisfaction.

You Have Been Married for 12 Years and Have Two