IntroductionFamily and marriage are social and divine institutions that face constant challenges due to rapidly changing trends in society. In the past, the problems faced by families and marriages were polygamy, early marriage and family planning, but today's society has additional problems such as high divorce rates, delayed marriages, single parenthood, cohabitation and the emergence of same-sex marriages. other relevant questions. The emergence of same-sex marriages has complicated conventional and religious teachings, because these teachings view same-sex marriage as an immoral problem in society that should never happen at all. Despite the denial and renunciation of same-sex marriage in society, gays and lesbians continue to exist in society while their numbers are increasing alarmingly. High rates of divorce and marital abuse have left many young people wondering if marriage has any significance in life in terms of happiness and success. Glen argues that "young adults delay marriage, not out of cynicism or apathy, but because of an almost paralyzing anxiety that their marriage will fail, as so many of their parents did" (2012, np). These and many other fears drive young people to become involved in aberrant sexual behaviors such as gay and lesbianism in order to avoid the problems associated with heterosexual marriages. Therefore, what are the trends, causes and solutions regarding the issue of same-sex marriage? Trends in Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is an emerging social and religious issue that is gradually finding its way into the legal system as the constitutions of many countries recognize only heterosexual marriage. Conventional and ...... middle of paper ......, & Bynner, J. (2002). Learning, formation and dissolution of the family. Center for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning, 4, 1-42.Glen, T. (2012). Trends and analysis of family formation: An overview of the United States. Focus on family. Webhttp://www.focusonthefamily.com/about_us/focus-findings/family-formation-trends/regnerus-family-structures-study.aspxJost, K. (2003). Gay marriage. The Congressional Quarterly Research, 13(30), 723-747. Marshall, W. and Sawhill, I. (2002). Progressive family policy in the 21st century. Marriage and Legislation Journal, 1-49Murphy, M. (2001). Marriage in the modern world. Family and Society Studies, 1-17Smith, R. (2006). Sexual orientation in children. Childhood Growth and Development, 26-39. Somerville, M. (2003). The case against “same-sex marriage.” The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, 1-11.