1. The older a person is when they
marry, the better chances for them to have a happy marriage.
True
False
2. A marriage can be saved only
if both partners are committed to
improving it.
True
False
3. A good way to predict a partner’s
behavior in marriage is to
observe how the person relates to his/her parents and family.
True
False
4. The more differences dating
couples have, the more often there
will be conflict and problems in their marriage.
True
False
5. Living together before marriage
(cohabiting) helps couples
develop a more satisfying marriage.
True
False
6. Love is a good predictor of
whether a marriage will last.
True
False
7. Resolving differences before
marriage makes marital happiness
more likely.
True
False
8. Differences in values can cause
problems for couples.
True
False
9. The family in which a person
grew up has little impact on their
marriage.
True
False
10. After marriage, it’s easier
to accept a partner’s irritating habits.
True
False
11. Most couples equally
share parenting responsibilities.
True
False
12.Most couples agree on how best
to discipline their children.
True
False
13. Partners often know what the
other person thinks and feels without
being told.
True
False
14. A coupleÍs style of communicating during dating will carry over into marriage.
True
False
15. An argument can often
strengthen a relationship.
True
False
16. When couples have conflict,
they tend to fight fairly.
True
False
17. It’s just as acceptable
for the man to stay home and care for the children
as it is for the woman to do so.
True
False
18. The tasks a man or woman
does around the house should be based on
interests and skills rather than gender.
True
False
19. A good sexual relationship
is often the outcome of a good emotional
relationship between partners.
True
False
20. Men tend to focus on
sexual intimacy as a way to get close; women
tend to be interested in sexual intimacy after they feel
close.
True
False
21. Financial issues are
the most common source of problems within
True
False
22. People have a style (spending
or saving) of managing money that
is difficult to change.
True
False
23. A person will tend to
repeat the past, good or bad, unless they consciously try to do things differently
True
False
24. My values and beliefs
affect the decisions I make in my daily life.
True
False
