Marriage, until death do you part, is sometimes difficult and is ranked up there with all the other situations in life that could create overwhelming stress. However, finding the right person to help you face the challenges in life often makes the other stressors less daunting. For many, the question is: How do I find and keep the right mate? Although the reason to get married differs among people, the issues that married couples face are quite similar and there is no one prescribed remedy to fix marital problems, especially since each individual enters into the marriage with his or her own unique baggage. Longevity in marriage is never guaranteed and marriage should never be entered into blindly. It is a big and important decision with positive and negative outcomes. Consider what is crucial to you in a marriage and perform an analysis to determine if your potential spouse falls short of your expectations, comes close, or meets them all. For those of you who have already embraced the ball and chain, hopefully, you will agree with some of the concepts discussed in this book and are already practicing them.