ABSTRACT
Choosing well does not mean falling madly in love with the perfect person. The cornerstone of a viable second marriage is choosing a partner with whom to build a bond of respect, trust, and intimacy. The trap is wishing for a “perfect spouse” to compensate for the hurt and pain of the first marriage. Second marriages should not be so burdened. Second marriages have their own challenges and stresses; they cannot and should not have to compensate for problems with the ex-spouse or first marriage. Your second marriage stands on its own. This chapter will present guidelines to help you make a wise choice of partner for a second marriage.
