TRIGGERnometry How Not To Ruin Your Marriage - World's Leading Divorce Expert - James Sexton
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Feb 22, 2026 
James Sexton, a leading divorce attorney and author with 20+ years of matrimonial experience, shares practical takes on relationships and communication. He discusses how inattention erodes marriages, why prenups can be protective, the role of financial betrayal and life-stage stresses, and how daily communication prevents resentment. The conversation covers courts, regret after splits, and why love remains worth the risk.
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Don't Oversimplify Divorce Stats
- Although statistics show more women initiate divorce, the reasons are complex and often mischaracterized.
- Men and women tell different stories; lawyers see unvarnished truth when clients confide.
Warm Up Connection Regularly
- Give steady attention and genuine compliments to your partner rather than sporadic 'booty call' contact.
- Warm up connection regularly to improve long-term receptivity to intimacy.
Major Life Shocks Break Marriages
- Job loss, substance use, and the death of a child are among the strongest predictors of divorce.
- These events reshape identity and the marriage ecosystem, often triggering cascading problems.