A second marriage isn't going to work if both parties aren't committed to seeing it through. If either of you have a previous marriage, there are going to be times when your past is going to affect how you react to an issue. Working through the problem and getting advice from a third party are the keys to handling these situations successfully. By Nichole Smith |
If it's the second marriage for both of you, you will now have to deal with one another's exes. This doesn't have to mean that you end up in scratching or screaming fights or that you have to spar on a regular basis, but it does mean that you should be prepared for what to expect when it comes to such interactions. By Lisa Bower |
Although the heart of the ceremony is the same, second wedding etiquette varies slighty from the rules of propriety for a first marriage. By Jennifer Maughan |
Second wedding dresses, for instance, raise an issue. Does a bride go for white or what?Traditional wedding rules fly out the window when it is time for a second wedding. By Aysha Schurman |
Fielding questions about a second marriages can be tricky if you don't anticipate both the awkward moments and most graceful responses. By Rachel Mork |
Getting married for the second time is a big step. You've gotten to know yourself, and you've gotten to know someone new--someone with whom you want to spend the rest of your life. But can you truly find lasting love the second time around? By Shannon Dickinson |