Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?
A) With frustration and guilt
B) With understanding and acceptance as companionate love increases
C) With resentment
D) With understanding and acceptance as companionate love decreases

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This decline is often met with understanding and acceptance as the nature of the relationship evolves from passionate to companionate love, emphasizing deeper emotional connections over physical expressions of love.

Individuals in Long-Term Relationships Note That Expressed Affection and Frequency