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Chelseaamend

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Men are more likely to remarry than are women, and they do so more quickly because the pool of eligible partners is larger for men than it is for women due to cultural norms.
 
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Studies have shown that negotiation of new roles and understanding is required for a successful marriage. Provide a brief explanation that strengthens the arguments made in these studies.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

The partners involved in a marriage must negotiate changes in their new roles. If, for example, neither likes doing housework, grocery shopping, paying bills, or maintaining cars, then problems arise as to who will perform such tasks. Failure to agree on who does what can lead to resentment and conflict.



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