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1:32:45Now PlayingMost marriages don't end because of one big catastrophic moment. They end because of a thousand tiny mistakes that went unnoticed. And according to today's guest, one of the world's top divorce attorneys, you're probably already making them.
Mel calls this the most important relationship conversation she has ever had on this podcast. And after years of hosting, that is not something she says lightly.
Today's guest is James Sexton, a world-renowned authority on relationships, but coming from a perspective you may not expect.
He's the author of the bestselling book How to Stay in Love. But he's also one of the top divorce attorneys in the world, which means for decades he's had a front-row seat to what makes marriages thrive – and the exact reasons why they fall apart.
He's going to show you that most breakups don't happen because of something catastrophic. They result from small, accumulated mistakes that everyone misses – until it's too late.
And unlike most relationship advice you'll hear, his isn't theoretical. It's built on what he's seen thousands of couples do when it's working… and when it's not.
You'll learn:
-Why most marriages are quietly in trouble long before anyone realizes it, and the warning signs to look for right now
-How you can save (or strengthen) any marriage in 10 minutes a week
-The #1 cause of infidelity (it's not what you think) – and why social media is now the single greatest threat to your relationship
-The 3 questions you should be asking your partner every week
-How to tell if your marriage is over
-The real reason relationships and marriages fail
-How to argue in a productive way
-How to tell if you're in the wrong relationship
-The habits of all successful relationships
If you're single, this is what sets the foundation for a healthy relationship.
If you're in a relationship, this is what allows it to deepen, strengthen, and evolve with you.
If you're suffering from a breakup or a divorce, this will not only make you believe in love again, but it will also give you the road map to create it.
This is one of the most important conversations that has been had on this podcast to date. Mel cannot wait for you and everybody that you love or have loved to experience it.
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