Irresponsible people cannot make marriage work. Irresponsibility is exhibited by the following characteristics: a. Not being answerable or accountable b. Not being capable or qualified for responsibility. Failure of human maturity or failure of spiritual growth c. Rejection or ignorance of doctrine regarding this study, the rules for marriage d. Failure to take the responsibility for decisions made e. Ignorance, emotionalism, and lack of common sense all contribute to irresponsibility. f. But the greatest problem is the failure to understand and use problem solving principles.