{"id":613,"date":"2026-03-21T07:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/relationships\/?p=613"},"modified":"2026-03-21T07:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:01:05","slug":"the-most-eye-opening-conversation-on-marriage-love-you-will-ever-hear-from-1-divorce-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/relationships\/?p=613","title":{"rendered":"The Most Eye-Opening Conversation on Marriage &amp; Love You Will Ever Hear (From #1 Divorce Lawyer)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gaKQa9TuSmQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Mel calls today\u2019s episode one of the most moving, meaningful, and transformational conversations ever to happen on the podcast. <\/p>\n<p>She says it is THE most important relationship advice that she has ever heard and you will ever hear. <\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s guest, James Sexton, is a world-renowned authority on relationships, but coming from a perspective you may not expect. <\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s the author of the bestselling book How to Stay in Love. But he\u2019s also one of the top divorce attorneys in the world, which means for decades he&#8217;s had a front-row seat to what makes marriages thrive \u2013 and the reason why marriages fall apart. <\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s going to tell you most breakups don\u2019t happen because of something catastrophic. They result from all the little mistakes over time that everyone misses. <\/p>\n<p>Today, he\u2019ll teach you what those mistakes are and convince you that a few small changes are the secret to creating a lasting and loving relationship. <\/p>\n<p>And unlike most relationship advice you\u2019ll hear, his advice isn\u2019t theoretical. It\u2019s built on what he\u2019s seen thousands of couples do when it\u2019s working\u2026 and when it\u2019s not. <\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn:<br \/>\n-How you can save (or strengthen) any marriage in 10 minutes a week<br \/>\n-The #1 thing that leads to infidelity (it\u2019s not what you think) and how to avoid it<br \/>\n-How to tell if your marriage is over<br \/>\n-The reason relationships and marriages fail<br \/>\n-How to argue in a productive way<br \/>\n-How to tell if you\u2019re in the wrong relationship<br \/>\n-The habits of all successful relationships<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re single, this is what sets the foundation for a healthy relationship.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a relationship, this is what allows it to deepen, strengthen, and evolve with you.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re 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. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>For more resources related to today\u2019s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https:\/\/www.melrobbins.com\/episode\/episode-375\/<\/p>\n<p>Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themelrobbinspodcast <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I\u2019ll see you in the next episode. <\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>\n00:00 Meet The Guest<br \/>\n6:20 The Reason Relationships and Marriages Fail<br \/>\n9:15 What You Need To Know Before Getting Married<br \/>\n14:04 How You Can Save (Or Strengthen) Any Marriage in 10 Minutes a Week<br \/>\n28:22 Why People Cheat (The Real Causes of Infidelity)<br \/>\n32:37 The Impact of Social Media on Relationships and Infidelity<br \/>\n40:17 Reignite Connection in a Long-Term Relationship (Small Fixes That Work)<br \/>\n52:41 Warning Signs You\u2019re Headed for a Breakup or Divorce<br \/>\n56:49 How to Argue in a Productive Way<br \/>\n1:11:15 The #1 Way to Save a Marriage<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nFollow Mel:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melrobbins\/<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@melrobbins<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melrobbins<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melrobbins<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/melrobbins.com\u200b<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSign up for Mel\u2019s newsletter: https:\/\/melrob.co\/sign-up-newsletter<br \/>\nA note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSubscribe to Mel\u2019s channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/melrobbins\u200b?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nListen to The Mel Robbins Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes drop every Monday &amp; Thursday!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/spotify<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/applepodcasts<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/amazonmusic<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nLooking for Mel\u2019s books on Amazon? 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