In Sanskrit language, the term marriage is "Grahasta Ashram". It means a place of discipline and responsibility. In marriage two persons-a man and a woman offer the whole of their self, mind, body and feelings to each other. They do not live for self alone, but for each other.

Marriage is a serious and sacred institution. Most marriages start at a very early age and usually lasts a lifetime. Marriage from an authentic point of view, is a legal contract, entered into by a man and woman (in a preponderance of marriages) to live together as husband and wife. Marriage has a comprehensive meaning and significance for many who believe that two persons are spiritually and legally joined together in holy matrimony before their Creator and in the presence of witnesses. Marriage presents a challenge as well as an opportunity to experience a unique and special relationship for any man and woman willing to live together in a committed, "day-in, day-out" relationship.

		All couples experience problems and stress. Successful couples are able to solve their problems and manage stress in a creative way. They also have a greater tolerance for frustration than do unsuccessful couples.
		For successful marriage, when one partner makes a positive statement, the other should reciprocate it in a positive manner; if the statement is negative, then there should be no immediate response. The partners should focus on the positive aspect of the message and think that the negativity is fleeting and situational. Positive behavior is interpreted as internal to the partner. Negative responses can lead to bigger problems in the marriage.
		Good communication is one of the most important requirements in successful marriage. Effective communication involves the ability to exchange ideas, facts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs so that messages from the sender are accurately heard and interpreted by the receiver, and vice versa. Not all communication is helpful to the relationship; it can be either productive or destructive. Politeness, tact, and consideration are required if communication is to be productive. Negative communication can be destructive to a marriage.
		Be your mate's Best Friend. Try to think of what a best friend means and be one to your spouse. This may mean sharing interests, experiences, dreams, failures and upsets. It may involve understanding a spouse's likes and dislikes and attempting to please him or her in any way possible. A best friend is also usually someone that can be confided to be trusted, and relied upon. A spouse should be the kind of friend that one would want to keep throughout life.
		One of the most important human needs is for acceptance and appreciation. Partners who like, admire, and support each other, are proud of each other, and build each other’s self-esteem are fulfilling their emotional needs in a satisfying relationship. Unconditional love is an absolute must in order to make a marriage work. Partners who are able to respect each other are usually emotionally secure people themselves. Their approval of each other is what psychologists call no contingent reinforcement, unconditional positive regard.
		Spend sufficient and quality time together. Maybe go on a romantic trip every now and then. Enjoy each other’s company, share common interests and activities, and laugh together. Most people want some separateness in their togetherness. Some differ on how close they want their companionship to be.
		Be adaptable and flexible in behavior. People with such qualities recognize that everybody differs in their thoughts, their attitudes, values, habits, and ways of doing things. And thus insist everyone to be like them. They also understand that life is not static and that people and circumstances change.