A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective On Love & Marriage - James Sexton - #757

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello everybody, welcome back to the show. My guest today is James Sexton. He's a divorce attorney and author known for his expertise in family law. There are speakers, leaders and coaches that offer guidance on living and maintaining happy relationships. However, it's rare to find someone who advocates for the opposite perspective. Is there ever a time where a different approach of divorce or avoiding marriage entirely is actually the right decision? Expect to learn why so many marriages are failing today, whether prenups actually work, if it's men or women who struggle the most after a divorce, what the most common disagreements are during divorce proceedings, whether marriage is still a useful institution, the best predictors of a declining relationship, and much more. James has been on the front lines. He's the vanguard of broken marriages and relationships that are in crisis. And it's scary and insightful to learn from someone who has observed this unfold in front of them thousands and thousands of times. I don't know how to kind of fold this in. Obviously, we had an episode a couple of weeks ago with Brad Wilcox, who spoke about the fantastic life outcomes for people who do get married. I wonder how much of it is a selection effect from James. You know, if you're in a divorce attorney's office, then obviously it's already too late. So there is a huge selection bias there. But he's also got some other interesting insights. Either way, I think that more information can't be a bad thing. And James definitely has a unique perspective. This very incisive view of the end of relationships is not one that you often get access to. So yeah, get ready for this one. Trust really is everything when it comes to supplements. A lot of brands may say that they're top quality, but very few can actually prove it, which is why I partnered with Mementos. They make the highest quality supplements on the planet. They're literally unparalleled when it comes to rigorous third party testing. Everything and what you read on the label is what's in the product and absolutely nothing else. Dr. Andrew Huberman is actually the scientific advisor for Mementos, so if you've ever wondered what supplements he would create or what he really uses himself, this is the answer. Their sleep packs are one of my favourite products which I use every single night before bed. They contain only the most evidence-based ingredients at perfect doses to help you fall asleep more quickly, stay asleep throughout the night and wake up feeling more rested and revitalised in the morning. Best of all, there is a 30-day money back guarantee, so you can buy it completely risk-free, use it, and if you do not like it for any reason, they will give you your money back. That's how confident they are that you love it. Plus, they ship internationally. Right now, you can get a 20% discount on everything site-wide with the code MODERNWISDOM by going to livemomentous.com/modernwisdom to see all the products I use and recommend. That's live, momentous.com/modernwisdom and modernwisdom.
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