Janeen and Marty have just had their first child after being married for five years. Which of the following factors will make it more likely that they will NOT experience a decline in marital satisfaction?
A) if they try to have a second baby as soon as possible
B) if Janeen's mother moves in with them until the baby is six months old
C) if Janeen quits her job to care for the baby at home and Marty takes a second job to make up for Janeen's lost income
D) if Janeen and Marty have a warm, positive relationship and if they share household and child-care responsibilities

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that couples who have a warm, positive relationship and who share household and child-care responsibilities are more likely to maintain or even increase their marital satisfaction after the birth of a child. A, B, and C are not likely to have a positive impact on marital satisfaction and may actually increase stress and tension in the marriage.

Janeen and Marty Have Just Had Their First Child After