"Marriage is a great institution," Mae West once said, adding "but I'm not ready for an institution." Unlike West, many people today feel that the institution of marriage should be promoted for the sake of our children and our nation. But others believe that marriage by itself isn't enough: the relationship must also be healthy and fulfilling. In this issue, we explore marriage promotion and enrichment, cross-cultural perspectives, moments of marital stress, and what some see as a move away from marriage.