This chapter discusses marriage and parenthood. It explains that marriage requires a lifelong commitment, while dating is less serious. Successful marriages require maturity, effective communication, shared goals and values, and a willingness to compromise. Divorce negatively impacts children and should only be considered after exploring counseling. Blended families form when divorced parents remarry, combining children from previous relationships. The chapter recommends delaying marriage until adulthood to allow personal growth and avoid high divorce rates associated with teen marriage.