Marital satisfaction arises with
A)the ability to express negative emotions.
B)the number of positive feelings the partners disclose.
C)the ability to express emotions when they get out of control.
D)attendance at emotional encounter groups.

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Marital satisfaction is closely related to the frequency and positivity of the emotions that partners disclose to each other. Partners who express positive emotions tend to experience higher marital satisfaction. While the ability to express negative emotions and handle out-of-control emotions are important skills for healthy communication, they are not directly associated with marital satisfaction. Attendance at emotional encounter groups may contribute to personal growth and emotional awareness, but there is no evidence to suggest that it leads directly to marital satisfaction.

Marital Satisfaction Arises with