The major cause of marital disruption in the United States today is

A) the death of the wife.
B) the death of the husband.
C) divorce.
D) remarriage.

Divorce is the most common cause of marital disruption in the United States today. While the death of a spouse can also result in disruption, it is much less common than divorce. Remarriage, while it can bring its own challenges and disruptions, is not a primary cause of marital disruption.