(NEW) Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! If Kids Are Your Priority You’ll Divorce!

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'.

00:00 Intro
02:05 What Do People Say When They Reach Out To You?
03:56 James' One Message To The World
06:23 Why You Can't Hide From Your Problems
11:11 The Case That Broke James' Heart
18:37 What Type Of Cases Would You Refuse?
21:24 Is It Better To Be The One Hurt In A Breakup?
23:45 Why People Want Control In A Breakup
27:21 Understanding Heartbreak
32:37 Is Life Winnable?
37:45 James' Thesis On Death And His Mum's Cancer
49:27 Lessons Learned From People On Their Deathbeds
53:28 Are We Just Products Of Our Imagination?
57:27 Can Acceptance Heal Suffering?
01:03:59 Why Humans Struggle With Uncertainty
01:06:57 Have You Met Anyone Who Planned To Divorce?
01:10:24 How Dating Length Impacts Marriage Success
01:12:18 Why Do People Fall Out Of Love?
01:20:00 Do Men Struggle To Open Up?
01:21:00 Can 90 Minutes A Week Save A Relationship?
01:23:32 Happy Wife, Happy Life – Is It True?
01:30:23 Why Do Conversations About Sex Go Wrong?
01:32:40 Is Lack Of Intimacy A Major Cause Of Divorce?
01:34:51 Is Porn Causing More Relationship Issues?
01:38:20 Does Marriage Equal Love?
01:42:57 Who Is The Wedding Really For?
01:45:27 Do Celebrities Fake Their Relationships?
01:47:01 Are Perfect Relationships Just A Facade?
01:54:52 The Moment I Realised The "Magic" Was Gone
01:58:24 How Do Happy Couples Argue?
02:00:00 Will James Remarry?
02:02:13 Is Getting Married A Mistake?
02:04:59 Is Marriage Good For Kids?
02:06:29 Ad Break
02:07:23 How To Bring Up A Prenup
02:11:05 Embracing Imperfections In Relationships
02:17:42 Divorce And Child Support Explained
02:22:46 Why Do People Divorce Over Money?
02:24:31 Have You Helped Wealthy People Who Went Broke?
02:32:55 One Tip To Avoid Divorce
02:35:21 Final Question

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[TheDiaryOfACEO]

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[NathalieTremblay-qr]

I heard that one of the main reasons couples argue is about finances. It’s no wonder so many marriages end in divorce over money issues

[christinemccooke]

This man is my favourite guest you've had on your show. He wears his heart on his sleeve. Absolutely gorgeous human being!

[jcnlaw]

Fellow divorce attorney here (Pennsylvania and New Jersey). So much of what James is saying about marriage, divorce, and relationships is spot on. I’m really happy there is a platform to get the message out directly from a divorce lawyer’s perspective. Great video!

[AbrahamKingston]

Challenges in relationships are part of the journey, but there’s always a way to move forward. My own marriage had significant hurdles, but with the right help, my wife and I overcame them and grew stronger. With effort and cooperation, solutions can be found. Keep your hope—solutions are within reach.

[Eereenah]

Steven, you are a wonderful host. You allow your guests to speak and you ask great questions that get the best out of them. Congratulations!

[lorij]

He is so enjoyable to watch. Very animated, spunky and articulate, brilliant.

[anthony_barba]

Marriage slippage is a term that refers to a gradual decline in the quality of a marital relationship over time. It often happens subtly and may involve reduced emotional connection, communication, intimacy, or general engagement between partners. Causes can range from daily life stresses, lack of communication, unmet expectations, or changes in priorities. Without intentional effort to reconnect and address these changes, the relationship may feel strained or distant, though not necessarily ending in separation or divorce.

[madsquishy]

This man has really changed my opinion on what I thought divorce lawyers were all like. He's got such a huge heart. I've been married almost 9 years now and going strong. I don't claim to be an expert on marriage at all lol but I can say me and my hubby prioritize each other even though we have 4 kids and we don't forget that it was us two in the beginning that started this family.

[loxygirl]

I love James Sexton. He's so wise, charismatic and genuine. Pure joy to watch and listen to!

[AmericanMoodSwings]

Love his quote that love is loaned, not permanently gifted. He's such an amazing and interesting person.

[madsquishy]

"Love is a delusion brought on by inadequate lighting" damn that's profound. I swear this guy speaks in lyrics. I could listen to him all day.

[s.f.]

This made me cry so much. Thank you. This was life changing experience. I went through the divorce with one husband and I went through the death with the second. I never knew I need to hear this, but now I am looking back to my life differently. The talk about death change my life perspective so much. I am forcing everyone who I love, to watch this interview. Amazing!!!

[katiebrigden]

My husband and i talked before getting married, we both asked each other if we would prioritise our children above each other. when they were young. We wrote the answer down on a piece of paper and handed it to each other. We both had written YES and we did. He said he couldnt marry someone who wouldnt put our children first and i agreed.We had 35 yrs together before became terminally ill with cancer, it was my and my childrens priviledge to nurse him to the end.I asked him if he regretted anything in his life, he said no.I think the issue is wether you agree on what your priorities will be.

[Kat_Shalane]

So glad you had him back. I really enjoy his forthrightness, intelligence, and passion. People need to know it's okay to be unmarried! It's great if you have a wonderful marriage, but it's also great to be happily single. We don't receive the "happily single" message much in our culture, though. James puts critical thinking behind the proposition of marriage, questioning the default response we're brainwashed to have about what happily ever after looks like. A conversation between Steven and James is gold. Thanks, guys!

[NameVibeAI]

I am planning a wedding right now for my fiance and I. I became so stressed out when I was trying to do it the "traditional" way, then I threw all of that away and started planning around what WE would want. I am planning the fanciest pizza party anyone has ever been to! Keeping the budget low, and giving space for us to have fun with the people we love most.

[sirenaspeaks]

Man I could listen to this guy ALL day, just so much wisdom and experience oozing from James that I always walk away with a more understanding of life and myself. Love him!

[stevenkelley]

A divorce attorney with a heart! I didn't think that was possible. Always impressed with James' eloquent human insights and life wisdom, spoken with occasional inconvenient unfettered truth but with noble and kind intentions.

[Attabasca]

I love James. I've watched so many podcasts with him. His outlook aligns so closely with mine. I am very fortunate to have an ex-husband I get along great with and our kids are better for it. We've honestly worked harder being great co-parents than we did being partners in marriage. Which is unfortunate that we didn't see that at the time. But I am so so grateful that we found our friendship again through the rubble of our broken marriage.

[TaniaEstes]

This guy could be a great Hollywood actor. He has awesome expressions and acts out what he's trying to explain like a pro