
Esther Perel Sets The Record Straight on Relationship Myths. Do THIS if You Want Your Relationship To Last Forever!
The School of Greatness
The second chance may lead to less fear, but the stakes remain high.
Divorce statistics reveal that second marriages face a higher likelihood of ending in divorce compared to first ones. This trend can be attributed to several factors. Individuals in second marriages often have older children, which alters their perspectives on relationships. There is a tendency to feel urgency to avoid the regret of waiting too long to leave an unsatisfactory situation, leading to a more decisive approach in the second marriage. The emotional weight associated with marriage vows diminishes after experiencing a divorce, allowing individuals to view the process with less reverence. Having previously navigated the complexities of dissolving a marriage, individuals may feel less intimidated by the prospect of separating again, reducing the fear associated with it. Despite this, the stakes remain high, as the emotional, psychological, and economic implications of marital dissolution can still be significant.