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Marriage Lessons from Divorce Court - James Sexton - #1059

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Feb 14, 2026
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James Sexton
James Sexton, a New York divorce lawyer and author, shares sharp takes on prenups, relationship rules, and why sudden wealth or retirement strain marriages. Short, candid conversations cover when to raise a prenup, framing agreements as safety, conflict repair tactics, sexual novelty, and signs it’s time to leave.
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Make A Prenup Early

  • Do treat every marriage as having a prenup and create the rule-set yourselves rather than relying on the state.
  • Discuss financial expectations and safety early to make both partners feel secure.

Prenups Predict Relationship Health

  • Negotiating a prenup exercises vulnerability and communication skills that predict relationship resilience.
  • Sexton theorizes couples who make prenups often have healthier long-term dynamics.

Bring Up Prenups Early

  • Do bring up prenups early in dating — James Sexton suggests as early as the third date to gauge views safely.
  • Use low-risk probes like discussing celebrity prenups to test your partner's stance.
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