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I am on marriage builders to ensure my second marriage has a great foundation. My first marriage ended in divorce. We were not spirituality or emotionally connected.My husband had affairs while deployed in Okinawa. I had one during our seperation. Our divorce took 3yrs. The amazing part is we forgave and have compassion for each other.
15 years later and we are great friends, and family. Our son is 21 years old.
My fiance is a beautiful Christian man, I am jewish. I am doing my best to learn his world.He loves my world. Being a fundalmental christian, I joke he is more jewish than me.. lol.Our wedding is tentatively scheduled for 12/31/08. There are lots of details to figure out, that is our hope, New Year's eve on Lanikai Beach. So we shall see.
2nd marriage, so I may be posting on the wrong thread..sorry..in advance..
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Welcome to MarriageBuilders, Bliss...
What brought you here? Were you reading one of Dr. Harley's books?
You may want to continue posting here or over in on the Emotional Needs board...gets a bit more traffic than this one.
Have you and your finace done the EN questionnaires? The Love Buster ones? From your post about setting a solid foundation, I advise you guys doing so.
Sounds to me like you already learned a lot from your first marriage.
Welcome.
LA
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Thank you , LovingAnyway!
I found this board by searching the internet marriage advice/ happiness, etc.
I am fascinated by intimacy and relationships how they work. I am a private practice counselor. My f and I want to know what will work to create happiness in our 2nd marriage and blended family.
This is my first introduction to marriage builders, So I will have to read the books, take the tests, and go from there. I love your advice, so I am sure we will get started.
Thank you for your hospitality, I am glad to meet someone with an appreciation for a second marriage, and the lessons from the past.
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You're welcome, Bliss...
Honestly, my pleasure. So often I have wished I had this knowledge, this resource early on in my marriage.
I've seen about to be married and just married folks come here and I get a little touch of wistful envy...they get the healthy start...to deepest intimacy through awareness and honesty.
Have you guys done the questionnaires yet? (Not in a hurry, am I?)
lol
I hope you continue to post and share what you realized, just learned...tons of folks lurk (not saying lurkers weigh tons, mind those of you who are lurking) and learn...others post same concerns (hope you'll share with them, too)...even if you receive no response, please know you're giving into the world.
Thanks for being here.
Friend of your upcoming marriage,
LA
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