Marriage is a social contract that legally and emotionally unites two individuals. It requires a commitment from both partners to support each other through good and bad times. People marry for various reasons, such as legal obligations, family expectations, or religious beliefs. Successful marriages are typically monogamous and require open communication, mutual respect, trust, compromise, and putting effort into the relationship. A divorce legally dissolves the marital union and responsibilities. Common reasons for divorce include a lack of proper communication between partners, disagreements over finances or parenting, and immature or rushed decisions to marry without fully considering commitment. Rebuilding broken trust through honesty, respect, quality time together, and expressing love can help strengthen a struggling marriage.