Better Call Sexton Americas #1 Divorce Lawyer Reacts to Terrible Dating Advice
Jan 3, 2026
A sharp critique of viral relationship takes found online. Practical debate about dating during divorce and whether living together predicts divorce. Pushback on advice to drop friends or demand exes be unfollowed on social media. A discussion about gendered expectations in love and how social conditioning shapes behavior.
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Delay Public Dating During Divorce
- Avoid dating publicly during an active divorce to reduce emotional and legal complications.
- Keep new partners out of child-related or high-scrutiny settings until the divorce finalizes.
Don't Sacrifice Your Circle For Insecurity
- Cutting ties because your partner feels uncomfortable is an overgeneralized and insecure solution.
- James Sexton argues relationships need security, not preemptive removal of people's past connections.
Talk, Don't Erase Social Histories
- Don't demand your partner unfollow every ex as a blanket rule; instead discuss specific concerns if they arise.
- Preserve mutual respect by acknowledging past relationships without forcing erasure of history.
