Better Call Sexton

Jim Sexton: The Rising Tension Around Having Kids

Nov 27, 2025
In this discussion, Jim Sexton dives into the Akaash Singh marriage controversy, advocating for privacy amid public scrutiny. He tackles backlash regarding comments on parenting as an accomplishment, arguing that life choices shouldn't be ranked. The episode features Nikki Bella discussing her thirst traps post-divorce and how public personas can clash with private identities. Lastly, Jim offers advice on navigating conflicting love languages in relationships, emphasizing understanding and communication.
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INSIGHT

Give Married Couples Room To Resolve Issues

  • James J. Sexton urges the internet to give married couples grace and stop demanding divorces over public scandals.
  • He highlights that outsiders lack necessary context about family dynamics and private choices.
ADVICE

Use Silence Over Public Explanations

  • When facing public backlash, Sexton advises 'no comment' or silence rather than defensive explanations.
  • He says avoid detailed public apologies except to those directly affected, like a spouse.
ANECDOTE

Scandals Sometimes Serve A Purpose

  • Sexton recounts clients who used scandal to drive attention or normalized unusual sexual dynamics in private.
  • He notes some couples accept and even integrate those dynamics into their relationship without outside harm.
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