If you’re thinking about getting married a second time, you probably have a few questions and concerns. Should you worry about blending families? Are second marriages more successful? Here are a few tips for a second marriage you should keep in mind.
If you’re going into your second — or third — wedding, it’s okay to do things on your own time. Maybe you or your partner rushed into a previous marriage, and that contributed to things not working out. Regardless, you know your relationship better than anyone. There’s nothing wrong with you and your partner moving at your own pace.
This has nothing to do with you or your partner as individuals. Second marriages just come with a few challenges you should be aware of.
You or your partner could come into the marriage with children from a previous relationship, or fears from a marriage that didn’t last. This just means you need to take extra care to communicate with each other. Don’t think of your circumstances as baggage — look at them as opportunities to build a stronger marriage.
As you go through life, you are continually learning and growing. You have probably learned lessons from your previous relationships that inform your decisions going forward. However, every relationship is different.
Don’t let your past cloud your judgment when it comes to your current partner. If, for example, your last spouse was not faithful to you, you might find it difficult to trust your partner. These feelings aren’t always easy to control, but you can control how you react. As always, communication is key.
This may seem like conflicting advice, but think about it — you are the common factor in all your relationships. Take care not to needlessly repeat the same mistakes again.
Maybe your previous marriage didn’t work out because you and your partner weren’t on the same page about religion or raising your children. Maybe you prioritized other things in your life over your partner. If you are aware of what went wrong in your last relationship, you can take steps to ensure things go differently in this marriage.
What’s the best thing about getting married a second time? There’s not as much pressure! You’ve done this all before — you know that it’s not a big deal if every little detail about your wedding isn’t perfect.
What matters is the way you feel about your partner. You and your partner will operate as a unit. Life is so much sweeter with the right person by your side — focus on that, and things will fall into place.
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