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While many couples see remarriage as a second chance at happiness, the statistics tell a different story. Do these statistics define your marriage?
We've all heard the claim that almost half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. According to Census data, the divorce rate for second marriages in the United States is over 60% compared to around 50% for first marriages.
But did you know that statistic is even higher for subsequent marriages? In fact, 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end in divorce.
According to Census Bureau, they have found out that 42-45% percent of first marriages end in divorce, 60% of second marriages end in divorce, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce. Therefore, following the trend, we can guess that the 4th marriage divorce rate is likely to be 80-83%.
Other issues that Arise:
Rebound
Not working through hurt and your faults
Becoming strangers an individual.
Not Allowing Healing
Not using sex with strings attached
Know that here can be a learning curve when forming a blended family.
There may be times at the beginning where you or your partner don't know how to react what decisions to make. There may also be times where you make mistakes. This is natural; you are both human. Be open and honest about all of these things and try to be willing to make changes throughout the blending process.
Talk to the children, especially about mistakes made and what you're going to change going forward. This can help your relationships to continue to grow and may allow the family to thrive with more ease.
While many couples see remarriage as a second chance at happiness, the statistics tell a different story. Do these statistics define your marriage?
We've all heard the claim that almost half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. According to Census data, the divorce rate for second marriages in the United States is over 60% compared to around 50% for first marriages.
But did you know that statistic is even higher for subsequent marriages? In fact, 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end in divorce.
According to Census Bureau, they have found out that 42-45% percent of first marriages end in divorce, 60% of second marriages end in divorce, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce. Therefore, following the trend, we can guess that the 4th marriage divorce rate is likely to be 80-83%.
Other issues that Arise:
Rebound
Not working through hurt and your faults
Becoming strangers an individual.
Not Allowing Healing
Not using sex with strings attached
Know that here can be a learning curve when forming a blended family.
There may be times at the beginning where you or your partner don't know how to react what decisions to make. There may also be times where you make mistakes. This is natural; you are both human. Be open and honest about all of these things and try to be willing to make changes throughout the blending process.
Talk to the children, especially about mistakes made and what you're going to change going forward. This can help your relationships to continue to grow and may allow the family to thrive with more ease.