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28 Oct 2024 · 2 h 43 min

Books from James Sexton

“The Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! If Kids Are Your Top Priority & You Spot This You’ll Divorce In 1-3 Years!”

2 books mentioned

  1. Cover of How to Stay in Love
    Guest's book

    How to Stay in Love

    by James J. Sexton

    James Sexton · ~00:11:05 · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Sun Also Rises
    Mentioned

    The Sun Also Rises

    by Ernest Hemingway

    James Sexton · ~01:15:25

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Divorce lawyer James Sexton discusses why marriages fail and how to spot early warning signs. He introduces the concept of 'slippage' and argues that children should not be the highest priority in a relationship. The episode covers honest communication, prenuptial agreements, and the dangers of comparing real relationships to social media.

Talking points

  • Inevitability of endings in relationships
  • Slippage as a sign of marital decline
  • Honest communication and 'Hit Send Now' practice
  • Dangers of performative love on social media
  • Children should not be top priority
  • Prenuptial agreements and honest divorce talks
  • Comparing real relationships to idealized portrayals