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Summary: Dealing with HIS and HER friends in Rockville
Review: Overall, I liked this book. I found the section on dealing with "his" friends from the previous marriage very helpful and could relate a lot of the vignettes to my own situation. My husband's friends (who all are still in touch with his first wife) don't really accept me yet. The Second Wives Club book helps my husband and I get through those awkward situations gracefully and with a lot less conflict.
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Summary: Dealing with HIS and HER friends in Rockville
Review: Overall, I liked this book. I found the section on dealing with "his" friends from the previous marriage very helpful and could relate a lot of the vignettes to my own situation. My husband's friends (who all are still in touch with his first wife) don't really accept me yet. The Second Wives Club book helps my husband and I get through those awkward situations gracefully and with a lot less conflict.
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Summary: Must have for second wives and/or second husbands!
Review: This book has become my new "Bible" that I keep on my nightstand at all times! I have been a second wife for 5 years. Since I began dating my husband we have had lot of problems with his children from his first marriage, his old friends and (especially) from his ex-wife. Although I wish this book had been available years ago, I am grateful that someone finally wrote about this subject. It has already helped us and enriched our lives. The vignettes are about real people and many of the vignettes ring true in my husband's and my life. It's a great book! You'll love it! I even bought one to give my thrice married girlfriend for Christmas!
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Summary: Must have for second wives and/or second husbands!
Review: This book has become my new "Bible" that I keep on my nightstand at all times! I have been a second wife for 5 years. Since I began dating my husband we have had lot of problems with his children from his first marriage, his old friends and (especially) from his ex-wife. Although I wish this book had been available years ago, I am grateful that someone finally wrote about this subject. It has already helped us and enriched our lives. The vignettes are about real people and many of the vignettes ring true in my husband's and my life. It's a great book! You'll love it! I even bought one to give my thrice married girlfriend for Christmas!
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Summary: Must have for second wives and/or second husbands!
Review: This book has become my new "Bible" that I keep on my nightstand at all times! I have been a second wife for 5 years. Since I began dating my husband we have had lot of problems with his children from his first marriage, his old friends and (especially) from his ex-wife. Although I wish this book had been available years ago, I am grateful that someone finally wrote about this subject. It has already helped us and enriched our lives. The vignettes are about real people and many of the vignettes ring true in my husband's and my life. It's a great book! You'll love it! I even bought one to give my thrice married girlfriend for Christmas!
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Summary: It gave me incite into problems we were trying to sol ve.
Review: This book is an entertaining way of finding your way thru the daily problems associated with being married a second time. I was amazed at how many of the senarios were on the mark with our situation. It read quickly and in plain language. But it was deeply moving and inciteful.
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Summary: great reading for every married couple
Review: What a wonerfully interesting, and informative book. Hats off to the author
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Summary: On the money...
Review: Written by a second husband and wife team, this book is "designed to help you and your husband become lifelong lovers," and the authors tell us up front that "Knowledge is power; ignorance is vulnerability." That theme is prevalent throughout the book and makes it a helpful companion so that a second wife can identify and work to solve her problems. Everything is the book is based on the acronym LOVERS, and these points are factored into each solution and idea: Loyalty
Openness Value of Trust
Empathy
Respect
Stability of Commitment We have to deal with a history we may not like or understand, and the difficulties can escalate into crises quickly. The average second marriage lasts only 4.5, years, the authors say, so many of us are struggling. Much of the book is devoted to transcripts from couples in counseling. You'll identify with many of the challenges they discuss. The authors cover six problem areas, including the ex-wife, the kids, grandkids, the mother-in-law, friends, and damaging memories. Each section includes a quiz and responses and behaviors that will help you deal with the issues of your family. You'll also see a "How to Find Your Challenge" quiz at the end where you can learn just how serious your problems are. Finally, there are "Help Yourself Tools" that include relaxation exercises, communication skills, problem solving tips and more. This book is straight talk specifically to the second wife -- when you've been there, you understand.
Rating:
Summary: On the money...
Review: Written by a second husband and wife team, this book is "designed to help you and your husband become lifelong lovers," and the authors tell us up front that "Knowledge is power; ignorance is vulnerability." That theme is prevalent throughout the book and makes it a helpful companion so that a second wife can identify and work to solve her problems. Everything is the book is based on the acronym LOVERS, and these points are factored into each solution and idea: Loyalty
Openness Value of Trust
Empathy
Respect
Stability of Commitment We have to deal with a history we may not like or understand, and the difficulties can escalate into crises quickly. The average second marriage lasts only 4.5, years, the authors say, so many of us are struggling. Much of the book is devoted to transcripts from couples in counseling. You'll identify with many of the challenges they discuss. The authors cover six problem areas, including the ex-wife, the kids, grandkids, the mother-in-law, friends, and damaging memories. Each section includes a quiz and responses and behaviors that will help you deal with the issues of your family. You'll also see a "How to Find Your Challenge" quiz at the end where you can learn just how serious your problems are. Finally, there are "Help Yourself Tools" that include relaxation exercises, communication skills, problem solving tips and more. This book is straight talk specifically to the second wife -- when you've been there, you understand.
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