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

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Society & Culture, Business, Education

4.6 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 October 2024

⏱️ 164 minutes

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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 Follow James: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gcpJaa00YNb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sq0gV910YNb Spotify: You can purchase James’ book, ‘How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HcvqHPf1YNb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett

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0:00.0	Every single marriage ends in death or force, but it ends.
0:03.0	But the majority of them end because of slippage.
0:06.0	And what does slippage mean?
0:08.0	Slippage is...
0:09.0	James Sexton is back.
0:10.0	The world's leading divorce lawyer.
0:12.0	With over two decades of experience,
0:14.0	he offers practical no-nonsense advice for maintaining healthy relationships.
0:18.0	We live in a society that presumes marriage is a good idea.
0:21.0	You're about to do something incredibly dangerous that fails so
0:26.3	much of the time and I think it has almost nothing to do with love but if you
0:29.8	get married there's what I will tell you have you talked about a pre-nup?
0:32.9	Getting married without one is a fairly risky activity.
0:36.8	But the truth is, is having a child with someone
0:39.7	is the most risky activity in relationships.
0:42.4	There's so much stuff a person can do to torture you
0:45.2	if they have a kid with you.
0:46.7	And what I'll tell you is the people who are obsessed
0:48.8	with their children stop paying attention
0:50.7	to their partner, which leads you right to my office.
0:53.4	Okay, so if you were to give me one piece of advice, to prevent me and my partner ever ending up in your
0:57.7	consultation room. If there's a core message to my approach to relationships,
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