The Divorce Expert: 86% Of People Who Divorce Remarry! Why Sex Is Causing Divorces!
- May 20, 2024
- 2:20:03
- Full Episode
James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer, and bestselling author of romantic advice books 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'.
00:00 Intro 02:02 I Am A Divorce Lawyer 02:37 How Many People Divorce 08:51 The Dynamics Between Gold Diggers And Millionaires 12:33 What's Prenups? And The Legalities Behind Marriage! 17:14 The Perfect Prenup 18:56 Disagreements Over Prenups 26:48 Are Prenups Legal? 28:34 The Most Shocking Prenup (Don't Get Fat) 29:59 Appearance As A Measure Of Love In A Relationship 32:33 Prenups With Fidelity & Cheating Clauses 37:30 Are Prenups On The Rise? 39:39 Are People Fake Happy? 44:18 Stop Comparing Your Relationships To Others 50:44 How To Prevent Divorce 55:25 "Happy Wife, Happy Life" 01:02:59 Is Sex The Biggest Cause Of Divorce? 01:07:53 Fixing The Marriage 01:09:36 Who Cheats More? 01:10:02 Who Wants More Sex? 01:13:05 Most Shocking Deceit 01:14:18 Why Husbands Like To Sleep With The Nannies 01:16:36 Killing To Get Out Of A Relationship 01:22:17 Have You Ever Cried? 01:24:29 Love And Loss 01:37:01 Seeing Relationships As Chapters 01:40:55 Have We Been Sold An Idyllic Lie? 01:44:34 Is Money The Biggest Cause Of Divorce? 01:48:59 Can You Hide Money? 01:50:16 You Are Liable For Debts 01:51:49 Winning The Lottery And Keeping Quiet 01:53:20 LGBT Rights & Divorces 01:59:19 Are Open Relationships The Answer? 02:02:00 Is Cheating Okay? 02:05:44 Should We Get Married? 02:13:14 Last Guest Question
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Brief Summary
Divorce lawyer James Ston discusses marriage statistics, prenups, infidelity, and the complexities of love and relationships.
Key points
- Marriage: A Risky Business. Marriage is assumed to be a positive step, but statistics show otherwise.
- The Prenup Discussion. Discussing prenups can be a romantic gesture that protects both partners.
- Fidelity Clauses in Agreements. Fidelity clauses can complicate relationships and are often seen as a bad idea.
- The Illusion of Happiness. People often project happiness in relationships that may not reflect reality.
- Preventative Maintenance for Relationships. Open communication and small gestures can strengthen relationships.
- The Role of Sex in Relationships. Sex is a defining element of romantic relationships, and changes can signal deeper issues.
Episode highlights
- Marriage: A Risky BusinessMarriage is assumed to be a positive step, but statistics show otherwise.“We're so unbelievably bad at it that 86% remarry after divorce.”6:45May 20, 2024
- The Prenup DiscussionDiscussing prenups can be a romantic gesture that protects both partners.“I think a prenup can be a very romantic thing.”24:48May 20, 2024
- Fidelity Clauses in AgreementsFidelity clauses can complicate relationships and are often seen as a bad idea.“I think they're a terrible idea.”33:50May 20, 2024
- The Illusion of HappinessPeople often project happiness in relationships that may not reflect reality.“Empty barrels make the most noise.”40:01May 20, 2024
- Preventative Maintenance for RelationshipsOpen communication and small gestures can strengthen relationships.“Preventative maintenance in relationships is crucial.”50:49May 20, 2024
- The Role of Sex in RelationshipsSex is a defining element of romantic relationships, and changes can signal deeper issues.“When there's a change in that, there's a disruption in the force.”1:06:49May 20, 2024
- The Complexity of CheatingCheating is often a symptom of deeper marital issues rather than the sole cause.“It's an oversimplification to blame cheating alone for divorce.”1:11:47May 20, 2024
- Mindfulness in LoveA mindfulness exercise reminds us to cherish loved ones as if each moment is the last.“When you hug someone, think about that they've died and this is the last time.”1:28:02May 20, 2024
