Summary: Losing your spouse can be one of the most devastating experiences of anyone's life. And remarrying afterwards can be a daunting prospect as you are torn between your need to mourn and stay connected to your lost love and you continued desire for intimacy and the need to move on.<br> <br> Remarriage should not be seen as replacing your old spouse, but rather as creating a new bond and a new life. Your attachment to your old spouse is so deep that death cannot put an end to it, and this bond will continue to influence who you are. In this sense you do not lose that part of yourself, and your new marriages gives you the opportunity to expand and develop your sense of self even further, making you an even stronger and more fulfilled person than ever.
