It’s a common portrait of modern family life with the last census showing that about a fifth of Australians had been married before. Whether you feel ready or not to try the knot again, there are complexities that come with age.
Karen Pisk's life changed dramatically when she lost her beloved husband eight years ago.
Not wanting to spend the rest of her life alone, Pisk decided to start a new relationship when she discovered the perfect solution in her present partner, Ian Groden, whom she knew as a family friend.
Being in a serious relationship shortly after the end of a long marriage came as a shock to Pisk’s family.
She admits coming across a few barriers along the way - from time allocation between family engagements to questions around finance.
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