According to Durham and Braithwaite (2009), which of the following statements is true of childless couples in a unilateral-persuasion trajectory?

A. They experience lots of conflict and stress regarding the reproductive issue.
B. They are on the same page as their partner, but in this case they have not made a decision about having children.
C. They discuss the issue of not having children early on in their relationship.
D. They describe their communication as going on over time about the pros and cons of having or not having children.


Answer: A

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