How Do You Avoid Divorce In A Second Marriage?
Statistically, second marriages have even higher rates of divorce than first marriages, and there are a number of reasons why this has held true for decades. One possible reason is that people often marry a new spouse very similar to the first wife or husband. In an effort to “redo” the first marriage, the same mistakes are made all over again, leading to yet another divorce. Another reason why second marriages often fail is that divorced people have fewer qualms about divorcing. Having survived divorce once before, they now see it as a viable alternative to working out normal marriage problems. If you are on a second marriage, or you are considering getting remarried, here are some steps you can take to make this union last. First, as a preventive measure, make sure you pick a partner who does not exhibit the worst traits of your ex-husband or ex-wife. If you were previously married to an addict or cheater, don’t marry another one thinking that *this time* you can change the person. U
