Making Your Second Marriage A First Class Success

Book excerpt: "Making Your Second Marriage a First Class Success" is intended for all couples and individuals who want to explore relationship dynamics at deeper levels. The foundation of any successful marriage is strengthened by a conscious commitment so we begin by exploring commitment, how to clarify it, and what holds partners back from bringing both feet fully in. The most alive relationships have partners who know how to share from personal vulnerability so we devote a portion of the book on how to communicate with more feelings. (One chapter speaks to men who have challenges in this area.) Couples who want to live in a real relationship need to learn more about how to deal effectively and realistically with anger and resentments so we explore this area as well. The second half of the book delves into topics more specific to second (multiple) marriages, but anyone who has experienced more than one significant relationship will recognize the challenges of dealing with exes, stepparenting, and money conflicts that arise in blended families. We include a chapter on the pragmatic and emotional aspects of prenuptial agreements. The book closes with a discussion about one of the most important relationship skills and that is how to maintain a healthy, well-developed self, inside an intimate relationship. In addition to great material for partners who have experienced multiple marriages, there is plenty of content pertinent to all intimate partners, and even to singles who have a strong desire to learn more about intimacy. "This book offers anyone seeking a healthy relationship words of hope and wisdom. It is a wonderful guide to learning how to be a good partner and how to recognize who might be appropriate for you." —Caroline Myss, Ph.D., author of the bestseller Anatomy of the Spirit "With incredible clarity, uncompromising truth, and rare, refreshing wisdom, the Moseleys have written a life-changing book that will help couples create profoundly intimate relationships." —Krysta Kavenaugh, managing editor, Marriage magazine "Changing partners without changing oneself is the chief reason for continued relationship failure. The Moseleys understand how to make the necessary changes that will ensure relational happiness." —Jon Carlson, Ph.D., Ed.D.