Second marriages are often assumed to be stronger, but statistics suggest otherwise. While about 40–50% of first marriages end in divorce, the rate rises to 60–67% for second marriages.
Experts say the issue isn’t love, but added strain—financial obligations, children, ex-spouses, and unresolved emotional baggage. Many second marriages also begin quickly, and having divorced before can make leaving feel easier when problems arise.
Still, success is possible. Couples who communicate clearly, address past issues, and build a shared identity—rather than reliving old dynamics—are far more likely to make a second marriage last.
