4 Stages of Marriage - The 4 stages of marriage are: (1)Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Many marriages experience the first 3 Stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make it to the 4th Stage of Awakening. Don’t give up without learning about the 4th Stage of Awakening. If your marriage suffers from Disillusionment or Misery, please contact Retrouvaille (pronounced reto-vi with a long i). For confidential information about or to register for the September program beginning with a weekend on Sept 8-10 call 800-470-2230 or 615-838-6724 or email: [email protected] or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com