Marital satisfaction follows peaks and valleys; it starts out _____, _____ when children are very young, and _____ when children leave the house.

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Marital satisfaction is generally high in the beginning of the marriage when the couple is in the "honeymoon phase," but it tends to decrease when children are young and the couple is adjusting to the challenges of parenthood. However, as the children leave the house, the couple's focus may shift back towards each other, leading to an increase in marital satisfaction.

Marital Satisfaction Follows Peaks and Valleys; It Starts Out _____