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This study examines the factors contributing to the failure of modern marriage in Mbinga district (Tanzania). The study employed a descriptive case study and exploratory research design and deployed mixed method approach for triangulation purposes of data collection, presentation and analysis, in-depth interview. Further, questionnaires and documentary review were applied. Sampling methods were purposive for the qualitative data in the study areas, interview and simple random sampling for the survey respondents. The target populations were conflicting couples, divorced, cohabited couples, unmarried people with appropriate marriage age and those with children out of wedlock. Additionally, social welfare officers, religious leaders, ward and VEOs, customary leaders and hamlet leaders were concerned. The sample size was obtained by using sample size calculator for questionnaire respondents and saturation point for interview respondents. The main findings of the study display that economic factors, technological advancement, socio-cultural and political factors were the main factors contributing to the failure of modern marriage in Tanzania. Basically, in economic production activities and economic classes of the people were included. Furthermore, socio-cultural factors such as effects of social changes, demoralization of marriage norms and values, patriarchy system, formal education and traditional practices contributed a lot to marriage failure. However, political factors include effects of democracy that relates to multiparty system, marriage law and gender equity and equality. The study recommends that research on the failure of modern marriage must be intensified because of a multiple and complex issues that affect the wellbeing of the individuals to the high level.