When You Marry Him, You’re Also Marrying His "Ex" - Knowing What Drives The Former Wife Helps New Marriages Succeed

(ContentDesk) June 8, 2005 -- “Peacefully co-existing with the children’s mother is crucial,” according to stepfamily expert and author Karon Phillips Goodman. Not only do children feel more secure when divorced parents work well together, a good relationship with a former spouse improves the odds that the new marriage will survive. Goodman recommends that couples first determine what is motivating the ex-wife, and respond appropriately. She offers the following scenarios:- She’s simply concerned about the welfare of her child(ren). If this is the case, you can alleviate her concern by showing her how well you take care of them.- She’s jealous.

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