Longitudinal data on marital satisfaction shows that:

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Longitudinal data on marital satisfaction shows that there are different patterns with some marriages remaining happy across time. This means that not all marriages experience a drop in satisfaction across time, and some marriages may even improve over time. Option B is incorrect because not all marriages improve with children. Option C is incorrect because not all marriages drop in satisfaction across time and then wobble back to happiness. Option D is incorrect because there is valid research on marital satisfaction, and deception in reporting can be controlled for through various research methods.

Longitudinal Data on Marital Satisfaction Shows That