Getting back with an ex after divorce??

Question

How many people have actually been married-then divorced-then got back with the ex and have had a successful marriage so far? Just curious to see how often this happens.

Answer 1

Well, they do say that separation makes the heart grow fonder. Maybe you will each think twice before fighting, knowing what it feels like to be apart in a divorce, and won't take each other for granted any more! Good luck.

Answer 2

I am in the process of possibly doing just that.  My ex and I split over 2 1/2 years ago.  There was a lot of anger and bitterness after the divorce.  That all changed a few months back, and now he confides in me again.  I am hoping that we may be able to get past everything that happened, because I think we had something special.  I KNOW it will take a lot of work, but I also know that the relationships we have had since our split up made us realize what we had, and hopefully we can take that knowledge and truly be happy again.  However, I am not going into this blindly and if he is not over his ex g/f than I will not pursue it.  

Life is too short not give it a shot if you can really work through all the BS...because don't we all want that special love?

That is not to say that everyone should consider getting back with their ex's.  In most cases, they are ex's for a reason, and should stay that way...but only the couple themselves know in their hearts whether it is truly worth a second chance!!!

Answer 3

I have a good friend, whos' parents did that.  I grew up with their family and rarely ever saw the dad after the divorce... but eventually he started coming around more and more over the years.. and now they are happily together... although I  dont think they remarried

Answer 4

I haven't and never would. STUPID if you ask me. There was a reason why you divorced, leave it at that and move on with your lives.

Answer 5

why go back he your ex for a reason

Answer 6

I tried it and it did not work. You lose the trust that you once had.

Answer 7

love is powerful....Jesus died for us.  So, I would say go for it!!  

Answer 8

my parents did it; and they just celebrated their 53rd anniversary

Answer 9

my aunt and uncle did that and they are still together, been together their whole life  

Answer 10

I've seen this happen a few times.  My philandering uncle was divorced from my (do-nothing) aunt and re married her after several years, I guess because they were simply so used to one another in the home setting?  

My friend also re married his ex-wife.  They had younger kids at the time, so maybe it was that reason (income, money, etc.).  During the period of divorce, neither had established other relationships, so maybe this was for conveneince too?  Although I can't say that they are truly happy now either....just married, I do think it was far better for thier kids to have two parents back in the home though.  Both male and female perspectives are required to satisfactorily bring up children.

Answer 11

My  best friends parents did it. Some people get scared and run although they are really in love. They are happy as can be for 20 years!