What did a national US survey of swingers reveal about their marital happiness?

• A. Swingers reported being happier than traditional couples.
• B. Swingers reported no difference.
• C. Swingers reported they were less happy.
• D. Swingers reported being happier in their marriages than couples in traditional marriages.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is how researchers measure and compare marital happiness across different relationship styles. The national US survey found that swingers reported higher happiness within their marriages than couples in traditional, monogamous marriages. This específico phrasing emphasizes happiness in the marriage itself, not general life satisfaction or sexual activity. So the best answer reflects that swingers, in this survey, reported greater marital satisfaction compared to traditional married couples. It’s important to note this is about a particular measure of happiness and a specific sample, not a universal claim about all people or all relationships.