The odds of having a long and happy marriage in America today are only one out of four. The facts are that two of every four marriages end in divorce and one of every four couples endures a marriage in which they are not happy. Marrying is likely the biggest emotional and financial gamble that anyone makes; shouldn't there be a way of improving the odds of success? Absolutely, and this book can help Through careful analysis of good, bad, and failed marriages, BJ Brittain has identified the seven key factors that distinguish a successful marriage from all the others: mutual respect, humor, shared values, sexual compatibility, effective communication, emotional and intellectual fit, and tolerance. "Marriage Roulette" provides insight and illustration on how to recognize good fits and bad for these seven factors. If marriage is in your future, you owe it to yourself to improve your odds.