What trend is consistent with the findings on marriage in middle adulthood?

A) Marital satisfaction is at its highest point when couples have children.
B) Marital happiness tends to be highest during the first year of marriage.
C) Satisfaction tends to remain steady throughout the time of the marriage.
D) High-quality marital interactions have little to do with marital satisfaction.

Marital Satisfaction

The degree of contentment and happiness experienced by individuals within their marriage or marital relationship.

High-Quality

Attributes or characteristics of a product, service, or performance that are superior in standard or excellence.

Marital Interactions

The behaviors, communications, and actions between partners in a marriage, which can significantly impact relationship satisfaction and stability.