remarriages
Subsequent matrimonial bonds
Remarriages is the plural of remarriage—a marriage entered into after a previous marriage has ended through divorce or death of a spouse.
The term appears in discussions of family structure, inheritance, and demographics: Remarriages are more common among men than women, Second and third remarriages have higher divorce rates.
Spouse's children from before
- blendedMixed into uniformity
- stepparentSpouse's prior child's caregiver
- half-siblingsChildren sharing one parent
- custodyProtective care or control
coparenting · kinship · household · in-laws · stepfamily · adoption · guardianship · extended
Legal end of matrimony
- annulmentDeclared void from start
- prenuptialBefore the wedding
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- alimonyCourt-ordered post-divorce payments
custody · assets · estate · will · beneficiary · inheritance · documentation · certificate
Marriage rite and feast
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- nuptialsVows and rings
- altarSacred ritual table
- receptionAct of receiving guests
officiant · rings · celebration · guests · venue · renewal · bride · groom
Deep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- bondBinding tie or connection
partnership · pledge · stability · trust · promise · steadfastness · obligation · responsibility
Warm emotional attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- passionIntense emotional drive
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- companionshipState of having company
attachment · fondness · adoration · desire · tenderness · connection · chemistry · soulmate
Opportunity to restart unburdened
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
- optimismTendency to expect good
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
redemption · reinvention · rebirth · transformation · rekindling · healing · growth · recovery
stepchildren
Spouse's children from before
- blendedMixed into uniformity
- stepparentSpouse's prior child's caregiver
- half-siblingsChildren sharing one parent
custody · coparenting · kinship · household · in-laws · stepfamily · adoption · guardianship · extended · relatives
divorce
Legal end of matrimony
- annulmentDeclared void from start
- prenuptialBefore the wedding
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
alimony · custody · assets · estate · will · beneficiary · inheritance · documentation · certificate · license
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
reception · officiant · rings · celebration · guests · venue · renewal · bride · groom · ceremony
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
bond · partnership · pledge · stability · trust · promise · steadfastness · obligation · responsibility · sincerity
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- passionIntense emotional drive
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
companionship · attachment · fondness · adoration · desire · tenderness · connection · chemistry · soulmate · courtship
fresh start
Opportunity to restart unburdened
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
- optimismTendency to expect good
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
resilience · redemption · reinvention · rebirth · transformation · rekindling · healing · growth · recovery · newfound
remarriagesdivorces
Legal ends to marriages
dissolutions · annulments · separations · widowhood · estrangements