It is well known that America has a high divorce rate. Gone are the days of happy endings and until death do us part. Current statistics show that 41% to 50% of first marriages will end in divorce, 60% to 67% of second marriages will end in divorce, and 73% to 74% of third marriages will end in divorce (www.aboutdivorce .org). Although there are many reasons why married couples file for divorce, lack of commitment, financial difficulties, abuse, and infidelity are the main reasons why the couple files for divorce. There are people in our society who, despite these reasons, believe that it is morally and ethically wrong to divorce. Their belief is that it is imperative that the couple stay together and resolve their differences. They also believe that the divorce process has become easier; therefore, couples find it easier to divorce than to devote time, effort and money to marriage counseling. The number one reason a marriage might end in divorce is a lack of commitment on the part of one or both spouses. According to Rebecca Harbauer “commitment is the glue for a marriage…” (www.helium.com). In the days leading up to the wedding, both individuals typically experience excitement and euphoria. However, soon after the wedding and honeymoon, the excitement begins to fade and the couple begins to fall into the pattern of everyday life and perhaps even boredom. Often…”one spouse does most of the giving while the other takes” (www.helium.com). As time goes by, if the giving spouse does not receive the same in return, they will soon begin to feel desperation and resentment towards their partner. As a result, they would rather get divorced than be unhappy in their marriage. In today's society... middle of paper... religious person, this is an unforgivable offense. If a couple is experiencing marital problems that cannot be resolved through counseling, then it is their right to seek a divorce solution. In some circumstances the physical and emotional distress is far beyond reconciliation, and there is no justification for a person to remain in an unhappy marriage. Everyone in society deserves love and happiness and should not fear that filing for divorce is morally or ethically wrong. Works Cited Bauers, Deborah and Rebecca Harbauer. "when the commitment in marriage is one-sided." Np, nd Web. 5 August 2010. "Divorce Rate - USA: AboutDivorce.org." Information on divorce laws, lawyers and family law: AboutDivorce.org. Network. 05 August 2010. .Evans, Patricia. "verbal abuse". Np, nd Web. August 5 2010. .