The institution of marriage is universal. Marriage results in the development of the family and lays the foundation for building a home in which the husband and wife act as pillars that hold the family together. Marriage leads to the development of a series of important relationships: the marital relationship, kinship relationships, and later parent-child relationships, all of which contribute to happiness and well-being (Argyle, 2001). In recent years, along with the economic crisis in this sector, the process of globalization has probably influenced the political, cultural and all other sectors of Indian society in urban areas. The marriage system is perhaps no exception. Family structure has also undergone substantial changes in recent times, particularly in the context of the roles played by husbands and wives. It appears that the traditional division of roles is no longer widespread in modern Indian society, but that many marital relationships are tending to become more egalitarian. Additionally, in recent years, marriage breakdowns have increased. It is observed that people have changed their attitude towards marriage. All of these changes put additional pressure on the individual and may have made marital adjustment really difficult. This calls into question the quality of existing marriages and the reasons for their failure. Emotions play an important role in our lives. We communicate and interact with others using verbal or non-verbal expression of our emotions. These expressions make it easy for others to understand an individual's feelings. And in return, interaction with people becomes more effective (Feldman, 2005, p. 346). Those who are emotionally intelligent are able to form relationships that will last a lifetime. These skills help people develop tolerance and cope with life stressors as they affect the partner, themselves, and the relationship. Much research has established a relationship between emotional intelligence and marital quality, proving that emotional intelligence helps establish and maintain healthy relationships. The term emotional intelligence came into the picture with the publication of the article by Salovey and Mayer (1990) which gave an initial definition and theory of emotional intelligence, however, the concept gained popularity after the publication of the book “Emotional Intelligence” (Goleman, 1995). Generally, emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to manage emotions effectively. Salovey & Mayer (1990) defined emotional intelligence as "The ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions, to distinguish between them, and to use this information to guide one's thinking and actions.".”.