With respect to sexual satisfaction in committed relationships:
A. for most men and women, there is a positive relationship between sexual satisfaction and overall relationship satisfaction, commitment, and stability regardless of whether we’re talking about heterosexual, gay, or lesbian relationships.
B. both the quality and quantity of sex in a committed relationship is associated with feelings of love for one’s spouse or partner and marital satisfaction, but of the two—quality versus quality—researchers note that quantity is most important.
C. the relationship between sexual satisfaction and the quality of the overall relationship is somewhat stronger for women than for men.
D. among men, increased relationship satisfaction leads to increased sexual satisfaction, but among women, increased sexual satisfaction leads to increased relationship satisfaction.
Answer: A
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