Interesting topic, because I know that historically, culture and religion had a lot to do with whether or not divorce was acceptable for a failed relationship.  These days, I believe that it has become much more acceptable, in places like China and others.  In my country, the USA, religion and family values has a large impact on the acceptance of divorce.  For example, my grandparents were married for 70 years.  But my father was married 5 different times.

For my grandparents, religion was very important to them (they both passed away last year) and within their religion, divorce was not an option.  My father, who was not religious, married very frequently, and just as frequently, divorced.

I myself, have been divorced, a long time ago, and chose to raise my daughter on my own, because I could provide a better/safe environment for our daughter.  I have not re-married, because I have chosen to make marriage something important, and to not treat it as a recylceable item, so I have waited for the "right" person.

Of course, people should also consider the other circumstances, are there children involved etc.  Ultimately, I believe, if two people are not happy together (it doesn't mean people are happy 100% of the time, that is not realistic), they need to make the right decision for both themselves, and if they have children involved, for their children.  Marriage is important, and every step should be taken to preserve it, but ultimately, we are put on this earth to enjoy it, and to enjoy the relationships we are in.  It always comes down to the choice of the individual, they are the ones that will have to deal with the consequences.

hello, I think marriage should be for a lifetime, supposedly when you get married with a person you will spend the rest of your life with that person. Marriage is a big step and many people don´t think a little bit about it, they only go ahead and if that marriage doesn´t work they have the option of divorce. I am not saying that you should have to stay with a person who is an asshole or who treats you bad. I am asking why do you marry with a person who is not good enough for being you lifetime partner ? Many people are living in a hurry, they don´t take the time for knowing a person before they decided to get married. I think that a person needs to be sure about that BIG step, if your couple are pressuring you to get marriage and you are not sure, don´t budge to that pressure take your time. It is better to stay single than to make a decision that in the near future you will regret. There is nothing wrong of being single I can´t understand why a person marries very soon, no matter if your family or friends or whoever are pressuring you for getting married, I think that you need to be sure in order to prevent a future divorce. If you choose a right partner, you wouldn´t have to experiment a divorce.  

I think marriage it's not for everyone because more than sign a paper what makes a marriage something real is the commitment that you have to your couple. But love is free, you don't have to stay in a bad relationship when you know that it's not working anymore. So if you have tried before but you don't feel happy the divorce is an option. You don't have to put attention about people say, you will never make people be in agreement with you so people should just live their lives, that's all. 

I prefer to makes the process of divorce easier than now . In my country , there is a byword . 2 divorced couples can make another 2 new happy families . Marriage can be very happy , however, marriage could be in hell from time to time. You cannot be careful too much.

I am totally agree with you Diego,,,!!!thanks....but when people are in love ,they begin thinking not by their brain ,,but with their heart,,,and unfortunately heart sometimes make a wrong decision..