The second edition of Marrying a Widower: What You Need to Know Before Tying the Knot is now available in print, digital, and audiobook.
Marrying a widower means writing a new story—together
Every marriage takes work, but marrying a widower comes with its own set of emotional and relational challenges. If you’re engaged or in a serious relationship with a widower, you need to know if he’s truly ready to build a life with you. Marrying a Widower will give you the clarity and confidence to either move forward—or walk away.
Drawing on more than two decades of personal and professional experience, remarried widower and relationship coach Abel Keogh shares practical advice for creating a strong, lasting marriage, including:
How to ensure your marriage is new and meaningful--not a continuation of his past
The top reasons marriages to widowers fail and how to avoid them
How to protect yourself financially and emotionally
How to handle the wedding guest list (and why some people should be left off)
How to confirm you’re truly compatible in all the right areas—not just focused on widower-related issues
You’ll also find more than 15 real-life stories from women who have stood exactly where you are now. Whether you’re engaged or simply weighing the future, Marrying a Widower will help you evaluate your relationship honestly and prepare for a marriage rooted in love, commitment, and a future that belongs to both of you.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Will the Widower Love Me Like He Loved the Late Wife?
Chapter 2: The Top Three Reasons Marriages to Widowers Fail
Chapter 3: Three Keys to a Thriving Marriage with a Widower
Chapter 4: Ashes, Headstones, and Burial Plots
Chapter 5: Why You Need a Prenup Before Marrying a Widower
Chapter 6: Thinking Beyond Widower Issues
Chapter 7: Who Should You (Not) Invite to Your Wedding?
Chapter 8: The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Marriage
Chapter 9: Final Thoughts