Studies show that the odds of divorce for remarriages is higher than that for first marriages. Increased financial pressures, unfinished business with exes, the challenges of blending families, and more can strain second marriages to the breaking point. Dr. Terri talks with Terry Gaspard, a licensed therapist for over 30 years, blogger, and author of the new book, “The Remarriage Manual: How to Make Everything Work Better the Second Time Around.” Terry discusses the keys to a successful remarriage to help you build a strong connection for the long-haul.

On today’s episode:

1:50 – What inspired Terry to write her book

5:45 – The unique challenges of remarriage

12:20 – Strategies to rebuild trust in a relationship

17:00 – Embracing your role as a step-parent

21:25 – Terry’s experience as a relationship coach