According to current statistics, the divorce rate for a first marriage is now 41%. That percentage increases greatly with second marriages (60%) and third marriages (73%). While we will never be able to stop divorce completely, there are things couples can do to help remedy situations in their marriage before they become insurmountable. Marriage counselors report that the most effective marriage counseling involves seeing both the husband and wife together, as opposed to seeing each partner separately. While making progress can take longer this way, good marriage counselors report much more satisfactory results in their therapy, and stronger, longer-lasting marriages.