The stigma surrounding single mothers in our society is overwhelming. However, marrying a divorced man also comes with its own set of challenges.
The following are the Risks of Marrying a Divorced Man:
1. Unresolved emotional baggage
2. Ongoing conflicts with ex-wife
3. Frequent communication with ex-wife
4. Emotional scars from past conflicts
5. Comparisons with ex-wife
6. Vengeance for past hurts
7. Priority attention to children from previous marriage
8. Repeating similar conflicts
9. Trust issues
10. Adjustment challenges
The following are the Red Flags to watch out for while going into a marriage with a divorced man:
1. Ongoing conflict with ex-wife
2. Unresolved emotional issues
3. Unwillingness to discuss past marriage
4. Lack of transparency
In conclusion, single ladies should beware of these potential risks and red flags when considering marriage with divorced men.
Just as some women are circumstance of bad men, so also are some men to some bad wives but whichever way, kindly do your thorough background checks and encourage open communication to ensure a healthy marriage and not one that would end up in divorce again.
*Adebayo Abdullateef is a Marriage Counselor and Founder,Happy Home Marriage Consult
