Choosing to marry and share your life with someone is one of the most important decisions you can make in life. But with divorce rates approaching fifty percent in some parts of the world, it's clear we could use some help picking a partner. In an actionable, eye-opening talk, psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three keys to preventing divorce -- and spotting potential problems while you're still dating.

George Blair-West: 3 ways to build a happy marriage and avoid divorce

3 ways to build a happy marriage and avoid divorce

The older you marry, the lower your divorce rate. Marrying after 30 correlates with stable personalities and reduced separations.

81% of marriages self-destruct when power isn't shared. Relationships flourish when couples make big decisions together.

Reliability strengthens marriages. Partners having each other's backs, especially in hard times, is key to enduring relationships.