Factors Affecting the Stability of Marriages in Gombe North, Gombe State, Nigeria

Abstract

This review research is aimed to study causes of marital instability in societies as it’s continued to effect the growth and development of every societies in which development families and life-long commitment depend on the successful marriages because of its connection to the socialization, security and psychological well-being of an individual as a member of society. The study concern with contemporary issues that are directly or indirectly influencing marital relations with view to discuss and highlight their effect on the affected individuals and society in general. It is important to seek solution for the collapse of marriages in our societies in order to address some of the problems facing the societies which include deviant behavior, immoralities, and criminalities among others. Some of the factors identified and discussed below include; attitude and commitment of the couples, cultural condition of the marriage, social media platforms and family and friends intervention.