Most events do not occur without a cause. We all think in terms of cause and effect at times, and this exploration of reasons and results helps us understand and explain the situations of our lives and our world. Writing (and reading) a cause and effect essay can be very rewarding in that it can reveal underlying truths about a topic that are not readily apparent. Directions: Write a cause and effect essay on ONLY ONE of the following topics: 1. Why I Want to Get Married (perhaps soon or someday) 2. Why I Never Want to Get Married 3. Why I Got Married (or, Why I Got Divorced)