Why do some marriages last while others break up? What can a couple do to keep their marital bond alive and well? How does one make the right choice and avoid getting entrapped into a miserable relationship? Marriage is like a journey up the hill made by two consenting partners. For that journey to take off and be successful, you must first choose a partner. Who your partner is and how you make that choice will determine greatly the success or failure of that matrimonial journey. Wouldn't it be nice to have a crystal ball that could reveal the future of any marital relationship and minimize or even eliminate all the heartbreaks and agonizing disappointments endured by lots of married people all over the world? Well, there is no such crystal ball. Yet, there are certain steps which, if taken appropriately, can lead to a viable, durable and happy marital relationship. That is what this book is all about. The author ties together the various factors that can affect a marriage and leads the reader through a clear understanding of what marriage is supposed to be and the best approach to a blissful marriage relationship.