Three ways I’ve helped my stepfamily grieve the deaths of both previous spouses.
Remarriage
Two Funerals and a Wedding
Some Good News About the Bad News About Marriage
Divorce rates aren’t really as bad as the academics were implying.
Learning to Speak Marriage Again
A new marriage requires learning different forms of affection, communication, traditions, and expectations.
The Challenge of Re-Sex
Sex is an important part of remarriage, but a healthy sexual relationship doesn’t necessarily result in a healthy marriage.
10 Things to Know Before You Remarry
Challenges every single parent should consider before deciding to remarry.
Placing Your Spouse in the Front Seat of Your Heart
Your children will benefit when you make a strong commitment to your new spouse.
Maximizing the Fun Factor in Your Remarriage
A regular dose of fun, relaxing time together is a key part of a dynamic, fulfilling relationship.
Staying Close in Remarriage
Strong couples feel close to one another because they know what to do to make that happen.
Everyone Thought They Were Perfect for Each Other
Despite doing all the right things in seemingly right circumstances, Rob and Rhonda Bugh struggled to make their remarriage work.
A Roadmap to Harmony in Your Blended Marriage
The simple events of everyday life can create hurt feelings and anger that send blended families down the road to isolation.
Don’t Let Money Ruin Your Marriage
A list of 34 questions to ask before the wedding.
Step-money: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
When you combine the practical challenges of money management with the complications of stepfamily living, money issues become volatile.
Marriage Is Better the Second Time
Chip and Jan Winnard were like “two people trying to glue themselves together without the glue.”
Getting Honest About the Death of a Marriage
If you haven’t dealt with your previous marriage, it’s never too late. Taking the time to heal may be the most important thing you do for your second marriage.
Take the Couple Checkup
Discover your relational strengths and identify areas where you can grow.
They Thought Marriage Would Be Easy
Kyle and Jamie Soucie had been married before. This time, they figured, things would work out “happily ever after.”
A Second Chance to Marry Jason
Even after we were divorced, my husband pursued me.
Correcting an Old Mistake
When Daryl Smith began calling his ex-wife Gwen, she just laughed. “You got me once. You won’t get me twice.”
A Relationship-Positioning System for Marriage
The Couple Checkup offers couples a checkup on the health of their marriage.
When Logic Said ‘No,’ My Heart Said ‘Why Not?’
As I considered remarriage, I was scared of the work it would take to blend these two families.
Is Remarriage a Step in the Right Direction?
You must understand the challenges of stepfamily living in order to make an informed choice about remarriage.