Heather Is Only Moderately Happy with Her Marriage

Multiple Choice

Heather is only moderately happy with her marriage. Because of that, she is thinking about having a baby to make her marriage more satisfying. Is this a good idea?

A) Yes, because marital satisfaction increases with the birth of a baby.
B) Maybe, because when both parents want a baby, marital satisfaction increases after the birth of the baby.
C) No, as having a child typically decreases marital satisfaction.
D) It is uncertain, as there is no specific relationship between marital satisfaction and the birth of a child.