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6 secrets to a happy second marriage

26 Jul, 2013
6 secrets to a happy second marriage

6 secrets to a happy second marriage

They say that love is sweeter the second time around. But for individuals that had their marriage end abruptly because of irreconcilable differences or death, a second marriage is as scary as jumping off a cliff without an ocean to catch you. Thankfully, we're providing you with the secrets to a happy second marriage to help you finally move on.


#1 Confront the past skeletons

#1 Confront the past skeletons

One of the secrets to a happy second marriage is to embrace and confront the skeletons of the past marriage. For someone who has been abused in the past, the issues should be confronted first before jumping into another relationship. If you have lost a partner, you must grieve properly and move on before getting married again. Facing and accepting these skeletons of the past marriage will ensure that you are genuinely ready to love yourself and your new partner.


#2 Prioritize sex

#2 Prioritize sex

In any marriage, be it the first or fourth, sex is important. Having a feisty sex life is one of the secrets to a happy second marriage. If you were naïve or not very responsive during sex in your previous marriage, try to be more outspoken and outgoing during your steamy sessions. Sex and intimacy glues marriages together, so have lots of it.


#3 Continue to make effort

#3 Continue to make effort

Marriages need a lot of work and if you want your second marriage to fare better than the first, always make an effort to keep your partner happy. Be more affectionate, initiate dates and sex, learn how to cook and bake, and be more supportive and patient. The subtle improvements that you make on yourself and for yourself can go a long way.


#4 Apply lessons learned

#4 Apply lessons learned

Due to the failure of your past marriage, you undoubtedly learned life lessons along the way. Among the secrets to a happy second marriage is converting these lessons into actions. If you nagged a lot in the past, learn to tone it down. If you were a doormat in your previous marriage, learn how to speak up and raise your voice.


#5 Get the children involved

#5 Get the children involved

One of the many secrets to a happy second marriage is to involve the children in the whole process. Even before dating, you should be honest with your kids that you want to see someone again. Early notification or warning helps your kids understand that you need someone in your life too. You don’t want your children to be bitter or resentful towards you and your new partner.


#6 Set the finances straight

#6 Set the finances straight

This topic might be taboo for some married couples but for someone who wants to get married again, all the cards must be laid out on the table including the finances. One of the secrets to a happy second marriage is having minimal to zero financial difficulties. This is true in most cases, especially if both partners have undergone money troubles in the past. Prenuptial agreements should be taken into consideration if there are small children and lots of assets involved.


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