d into a formerly child less system. These factors are as follows:
1. The intensity of desire for a child by one or both partners influences communications between the partners to a significant degree, and from the time of acknowledgement that a 4child will be introduced into the family (Rausch, Barry, Her tel, & Swain, 1974).
2. The degree to which the partners agree or disagree on parental responsibilities affects both the communications between the partners, and the bargaining and negotiating pro cess.
3. The extent to which one or both of the partners is troubled by the loss of independence stemming from the intro duction of a child into the family affects communications.
4. The importance attached by one or both of the part ners to family names and values will impact both communications between the partners, and the bargaining and negotiation pro cess.
5. The ability of one or both of the partners to adapt to a changed environment in which they will not, in all instances, be the primary focus of attention of the
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