At This Time, Deciding to Remarry... When the Woman Leaves vs When the Children Become Independent

OnlyU·Bienarae Survey Results
Gender Differences in Advantages That Increase Favorability

Divorced singles who have returned to single life cited 'the moment of separation from their ex-spouse' and 'when their children become independent' as the most important motivations for deciding to remarry, respectively.

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On the 4th, OnlyU, a remarriage-specialized matchmaking company, and Vienarae, a marriage information company, announced the results of a survey conducted from the 26th of last month to the 2nd of this month on 500 men and women nationwide who wish to remarry.

When asked about the 'most important motivation for deciding to remarry,' men responded in order: ▲the moment of separation from their ex-spouse (31.2%) ▲health issues (25.3%) ▲death of parents (14.1%). Women responded in order: ▲when their children become independent (33.1%) ▲death of parents (24.2%) ▲remarriage of a close friend (20.1%) ▲health issues (15.9%).

Regarding the 'reasons for stopping dating after meeting a remarriage partner more than three times,' men answered in order: ▲when they are a low priority (33.8%) ▲when the partner does not buy them a cup of tea (31.3%) ▲when appointments are continuously postponed (17.1%) ▲when the partner speaks carelessly (11.5%). Women answered in order: ▲when the partner speaks carelessly (28.6%) ▲hasty physical contact (27.1%) ▲when they are a low priority (20.5%) ▲when appointments are continuously postponed (17.1%).

Regarding which qualities of a remarriage partner increase likability with each meeting, there was a difference in views between men and women. Men responded in order: ▲fashion sense (34.2%) ▲manners and etiquette (29.4%) ▲empathy (23.0%) ▲humor and wit (13.4%). Women responded in order: ▲empathy (33.5%) ▲humor and wit (28.6%) ▲manners and etiquette (21.6%) ▲fashion sense (16.3%).

Son Dong-gyu, CEO of OnlyU, advised, "If you are thinking about remarriage after divorce, many obstacles such as children, financial situation, health, and appearance stand in your way. Since expectations are high for both men and women once they enter the remarriage scene, it is important to be considerate of each other during meetings."

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