Is it a big deal for you to be with someone who was previously married?

Philippines
August 30, 2008 11:02am CST
With the prevalence of divorce in a lot of countries, this issue is quite nil. But for those who still do not believe in divorce, and have families who don't believe in it, then it can be quite a problem. I am in a dilemma. I am a second wife... my husband was married before. We have two kids. He has 3 other kids with his first wife. My mother didn't like my husband at first, more so now that she found out that he is separated from his first wife. My siblings share the same sentiment. We are currently in separate countries since he has to work overseas to support the family. This arrangement is quite ideal at the moment since I am living under my mother's roof. They are all hoping and praying that I see reason and end our relationship. We still love each other and are trying to make the most of the long distance relationship. (thank goodness for the internet) It has been five years since I last saw him. If you were in the same situation as I am, what would you do? Will you continue to defy your mother or just give in to what they want?
1 response
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
i think it would be a big deal for my parents too; but if i am already with the person and my mom would see that the person is also doing his part tto be a good provider, i think it wouldnt matter to her anymore that he has a previous marriage. i know your mom would want you to split up with him, but maybe thatt is because she has not seen what he can do for you and your family as a whole, parents do have the tendency to overeact right? i mean they will protect you of course knowing where you are coming from and they just do not want you to go through the same thhings as you did before. maybe if they understand that your partner right now is a different man, a diofferent person and they get the chance to see that, they will appreciate your decisions more that you do not have to defy your own mother. after all, mothers know best.
• Philippines
1 Sep 08
Thanks for your reply. I do hope that my mom is as open minded as your parents are.