Bad preparation. Many marriages are doomed from the “I do.” Failing to make wise choices before a marriage greatly hinders marital satisfaction. Celebrities are far less likely to make wise choices while dating. They ignore major differences in age, background, and religion. They are more likely to live together before marriage and not seek pre-marital counseling before the engagement. The more powerful a person, the less likely they are to have someone in their life who can truly tell them “no.” All of these circumstances make marriage more difficult.