April 21, 2008

Remarriage Preparation - How To Know If You’re Ready to Remarry

Remarriage is a big step. If you’ve been divorced before, it can be extremely scary because you don’t want to go through that again. But the statistics show us that 75% of people who divorce end up remarrying. Unfortunately, statistics also show us that at least 60% of those remarriages end in a re-divorce. Sounds like fun doesn’t it?Not being ready to remarry is one of the biggest problems I see with my coaching clients. Today, lets look at one of the ways you can KNOW you’re not ready.If your main reason for considering a remarriage is because you are overwhelmed with single parenting and think a remarriage will alleviate that stress and offer you the help you need - you AREN’T ready. Is there the potential that a remarriage might do this for you? Sure, but there’s no guarantee. More than likely it will be MORE stressful because now you have a step family to contend with.Here’s why this is a bad plan:You’re using the marriage as a crutchIt’s not so much about your new partner or how you can grow together and create a great life. This motivation is more selfish. It’s about helping you with your needs. […]

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