Chris and David are happily married to their respective wives, but Chris tends to look at other women-attractive single women who are potential alternative prospects-when he is at bars and clubs. Does this mean that Chris's marriage is less likely to last than David's?

A) Yes-research suggests that the more time people spend looking at alternative prospects, the more likely it is that their relationship is doomed.
B) No-the degree to which people look at alternative prospects does not appear to be related to relationship success.
C) No-in fact, people who look at alternatives at least occasionally are MORE likely to have successful relationships than people who do not.
D) It depends on how Chris is evaluating other women; his marriage is only less likely to last than David ' s if he is consciously comparing the other women to his wife.

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Celenia Sampson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  DResearch indicates that spending more time looking at alternative prospects can be a sign of dissatisfaction in a relationship, potentially leading to its end. However, the impact also depends on the nature of the comparison—if Chris is consciously comparing these women to his wife, it could further indicate issues within the marriage.

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