What Makes a Marriage Work?

People often get married but they do not know what makes a marriage work. As soon as things go sour, they are quick to get a divorce.In many places there is no such things as getting a divorce. Why are both parties not willing to make things work?I have spoken to several married couples and they say that communication is the key. If you can compromise, you can succeed. Before you make the decision to get married, make sure that they are the one that you want to spend the rest of your days with because you can kind of get an idea of who they are before you tie the knot.