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"The principal challenge of stepfamily life is building an emotionally satisfying marriage."
James Bray and John Kelly |
Remarriage |
 Marriage involves the blending of two lives. When one or both of the partners has been married before, this blending may be more complicated. Remarriages can become strong, healthy, lasting relationships. However, there are issues that affect remarriages and will need to be addressed.
Memories or old hurts from the first marriage may linger. Current relationships with the ex-spouse may be problematic. The reactions from family and friends may be tainted by their relationships with the ex-spouse.
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| Combining two families into one is a real challenge! But the payoffs of persevering can be great. And the good news is that you don't have to reinvent the wheel here. You can draw upon the experience, wisdom and support of other people that have walked, or are now walking, the same road you are on. |
RESOURCES |
| Parenting Children of Divorce |
A program offered by the Family Life Council. Participants learn more about how divorce affects families. Is the program for you? Should you attend before or after a divorce? For answers to these and other questions, please read "Frequently Asked Questions". This program is offered throughout the year, click here to see the upcoming scheduled events.
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The PREPARE
and ENRICH Inventories |
By completing the PREPARE Inventory, couples learn more about their strengths as a couple and about areas of growth. For couples who are marrying and one or both of them have children from a previous relationship, the PREPARE-MC inventory is available. Click here for more information.
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Look at the Calendar of Events for opportunities available to you.
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Contact our Resource Library staff for videos and publications available for check out. A section of the library is dedicated to Step families and remarriage issues. |
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For more information, please contact us at info@gcmarriage.org
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