Research shows that marital status is positively associated with numerous measures of well-being. Distress as a variable has also been found to be related to marital status. As with happiness, those who are not married have been found to report higher levels of stress and mental health problems. It has been found that the relationship still exists when controlling for other factors such as income and emotional support. Risk-taking behaviors are also found to be higher among those not married, especially the divorced. The chapter examines the divorced groups’ current feelings on various psychological measures. Gender is a significant variable considered in the analysis of variables such as happiness, well-being, depression, and life satisfaction. Both marriage and religion are very strong forces in many people’s lives. Marriage comes with obligations. These obligations require that one take care not only of oneself but others.