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The Second Time Around: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Remarriage Happy [Hardcover]

Susan Curtin Kelley (Author), Dale Burg (Author)
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September 2000

Why are so many remarriages happier, sexier, and more successful than the ones that preceded them? That's what Susan Kelley and Dale Burg will tell you here.

"I couldn't have imagined this kind of love before," says one remarried woman. "My new spouse has taught me I am worthy of having the best," says another.

Comments like these are typical of those of the hundreds of remarried men and women age twenty-five to eighty, from all over the country, who were interviewed for this book. Their anecdotes and advice, along with suggestions from professionals, will help you heal and emotionally detach from the past, clearing the way to a happy and lasting relationship.

You will learn

Why it may be appropriate to change partners at least once in a lifetime

How to make positive changes in yourself and get into a remarriage frame of mind

Where to look and what to do to find a new mate

How to know when you've found the right person

How to clarify your expectations about family, finances, and fidelity

How to cope with the surprising number one problem: the ex-spouse

This book will give you the tools to make better choices the second time around. And you will be heartened and encouraged by the testimony of those who have discovered that all the romance and fulfillment that eluded them at first can be found in remarriage.


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Everyone knows that half of all marriages end in divorce. But it's also true that 75% of those who have married once marry again, and that "40% of all marriages are a remarriage for one of the adults involved." Given these figures and the increasing life span of Americans, it is no surprise that "sequential monogamy" is fast becoming commonplace; many people believe it's more "natural" than the traditional one-marriage-per-lifetime. Kelley and Burg surveyed hundreds of remarried people, most in their second (some in their third and fourth) matrimonial unions, to uncover their common issues, problems and solutions. Perhaps because the authors are writers, not therapists (Kelley, author of Why Men Stray, Why Men Stay, is in a 10-year second marriage), they turn over most of the text to brief quotes from survey respondents and a handful of family and marriage-counseling professionals. Their conversational style makes for fast, easy reading as they offer practical advice on a wide range of topics, including the importance of spending time on oneself before entering a new relationship, financial independence, prenuptial agreements and difficulties with children and ex-spouses. Upbeat and encouraging, Kelley and Burg cheer the common strengths of remarriedsAmaturity, independence and self-awarenessAwhich they believe make second-timers far better at matrimonial life. This timely manual provides constructive, accessible guidance through the complex maze of recoupling. (Sept.)
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Everyone knows that half of all marriages end in divorce. But it's also true that 75% of those who have married once marry again, and that '40% of all marriages are a remarriage for one of the adults involved.' Given these figures and the increasing life span of Americans, it is no surprise that 'sequential monogamy' is fast becoming commonplace; many people believe it's more 'natural' than the traditional one-marriage-per-lifetime. Kelley and Burg surveyed hundreds of remarried people, most in their second (some in their third and fourth) matrimonial unions, to uncover their common issues, problems and solutions. Perhaps because the authors are writers, not therapists (Kelley, author of Why Men Stray, Why Men Stay, is in a 10-year second marriage), they turn over most of the text to brief quotes from survey respondents and a handful of family and marriage-counseling professionals. Their conversational style makes for fast, easy reading as they offer practical advice on a wide range of topics, including the importance of spending time on oneself before entering a new relationship, financial independence, prenuptial agreements and difficulties with children and ex-spouses. Upbeat and encouraging, Kelley and Burg cheer the common strengths of remarrieds, maturity, independence and self-awareness, which they believe make second-timers far better at matrimonial life. This timely manual provides constructive, accessible guidance through the complex maze of recoupling. --Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 264 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (September 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0688166512
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688166519
  • Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,242,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An upbeat and reassuring message, September 4, 2000
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This review is from: The Second Time Around: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Remarriage Happy (Hardcover)
An upbeat and reassuring message that second marriages DO work. The anecdotes are interesting, insightful and at the same time, entertaining. A well organized primer for those considering another marriage or for those who have already taken the plunge.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights - Great gift, September 28, 2000
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A wonderfully well-written and informative book. I received it as a (second) wedding present and would give it as a present to any friend thinking of getting married or to a newlywed.
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