Dina and Mark have been married for three years and are expecting their first child. If their relationship follows the most common pattern they can expect that their satisfaction with their marital relationship to _____ after the baby is born.
A)increase gradually and then plateau
B)stay the same
C)decrease
D)increase sharply

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Research has shown that marital satisfaction tends to decrease after the birth of a child, particularly during the first year. This can be due to increased stress, lack of sleep, and changes in roles and responsibilities within the relationship. While satisfaction may eventually increase, it is not the most common pattern immediately following the birth of a child.

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