According to the Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys at least 66% of second marriages fail. The reasons? People don't deal with and heal personal issues that played a role in the demise of their first marriage before remarrying. And, the pressure of raising stepchildren causes more conflict than the marriage can handle.
I think the reason second marriages fail is closely tied to the same reasons first marriages fail. We carry unrealistic expectations into marriage and we don't plan ahead for conflict and adversity that may come up.
It is even more important that no one enters a second marriage, especially one where there are children with unreasonable expectations. Love does not concur all nor is marriage a means to an end.
You have to expect conflict and adversity in a blended family and you have to...post continued