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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Divorce Expert: 86% Remarry But This 1 Thing Kills Second Marriages Too

from First Principles · host Adrian Wells

Think 86% of divorced people are gun-shy about remarrying? Think again. Adrian Wells breaks down why most divorcees jump back into marriage within five years, and the one intimacy issue that's destroying second marriages at record rates. The stats are pretty wild: men remarry in 3.3 years on average, women take 4.4 years. But here's what nobody talks about: sexual dissatisfaction now shows up in 43% of divorce cases, nearly double what it was in the '90s. The couples who actually discuss expectations beforehand? They're 73% more satisfied. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why remarriage rates are so high (and why timing matters more than you think) • The intimacy conversation that prevents 73% of relationship disasters • How sexual expectations have changed since the 1990s, creating new marriage minefields • The specific timeline patterns that predict remarriage success 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth, especially if you're curious about modern relationship dynamics. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the remarriage surprise [01:30] The 86% stat that challenges everything about divorce [04:00] Why men remarry faster than women (it's not what you think) [07:00] The intimacy shift that's breaking second marriages [10:00] What successful couples discuss before saying "I do" again [12:00] Key takeaways for anyone considering remarriage This episode cuts through the fairy tale version of second chances to show you what the data actually reveals about love after divorce. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: divorce remarriage, relationship expectations, marriage statistics, intimacy communication, second marriage success Find all episodes at First Principles ----------- Keywords: cognitive biases, career advice, ai dangers, success psychology, health myths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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