When ‘I do’ becomes ‘I’m done’, world-renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals why most marriages end and how to spot early warning signs

James Sexton is America’s top divorce lawyer and author of the bestselling marriage and relationship advice book, 'How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source'.

In this conversation, James and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sex and divorce, why 86% of people remarry after a divorce, the number one sign of divorce, and the best way to avoid a divorce.

00:00 Intro

01:37 What Do People Say When They Reach Out To You?

03:28 James' One Message To The World

05:55 Why You Can't Hide From Your Problems

10:43 The Case That Broke James' Heart

18:09 What Type Of Cases Would You Refuse?

20:56 Is It Better To Be The One Hurt In A Breakup?

23:17 Why People Want Control In A Breakup

26:53 Understanding Heartbreak

32:09 Is Life Winnable?

37:17 James' Thesis On Death And His Mum's Cancer

48:59 Lessons Learned From People On Their Deathbeds

53:00 Are We Just Products Of Our Imagination?

56:59 Can Acceptance Heal Suffering?

01:03:31 Why Humans Struggle With Uncertainty

01:06:29 Have You Met Anyone Who Planned To Divorce?

01:09:56 How Dating Length Impacts Marriage Success

01:11:50 Why Do People Fall Out Of Love?

01:19:32 Do Men Struggle To Open Up?

01:20:32 Can 90 Minutes A Week Save A Relationship?

01:23:04 Happy Wife, Happy Life – Is It True?

01:29:55 Why Do Conversations About Sex Go Wrong?

01:32:12 Is Lack Of Intimacy A Major Cause Of Divorce?

01:34:23 Is Porn Causing More Relationship Issues?

01:37:52 Does Marriage Equal Love?

01:42:29 Who Is The Wedding Really For?

01:45:00 Do Celebrities Fake Their Relationships?

01:46:33 Are Perfect Relationships Just A Facade?

01:54:24 The Moment I Realized The "Magic" Was Gone

01:57:56 How Do Happy Couples Argue?

01:59:32 Will James Remarry?

02:01:45 Is Getting Married A Mistake?

02:04:31 Is Marriage Good For Kids?

02:06:55 How To Bring Up A Prenup

02:10:37 Embracing Imperfections In Relationships

02:17:14 Divorce And Child Support Explained

02:22:18 Why Do People Divorce Over Money?

02:24:03 Have You Helped Wealthy People Who Went Broke?

02:32:27 One Tip To Avoid Divorce

02:34:53 Final Question

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