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 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 consistently shows that couples experience a decrease in marital satisfaction after the birth of their first child. This is often due to increased stress, new responsibilities, and a lack of sleep. However, with time and adjustments, marital satisfaction can increase again for some couples.

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