New research shows children take a toll on marital bliss

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 12:21 in Psychology & Sociology

What married couples have suspected for years is now proven by researchers at the University of Denver (DU) and Texas A&M - children can add problems and stress to a marriage. According to an eight-year study of 218 couples, ninety percent of the couples experienced a decrease in marital satisfaction once the first child was born.

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