Ethel, age 65, and Raymond, age 72, cohabit. If they are typical of cohabiting older adults, which statement is most likely true?

A) They have plans to marry at some point in the future.
B) They are as satisfied with their partnered lives as are their married counterparts.
C) They are less likely than cohabiting younger adults to have a stable relationship.
D) They are more likely than older adults who remarry to have settled for one another.


Answer: B

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