Beyond The Interview

Everyone knows James Sexton as one of the world’s most famous divorce lawyers. Most people invite him on to talk about prenups, infidelity, and the wildest divorce stories he’s ever seen.I wanted to ask a different question.After spending decades watching relationships fall apart, James wrote a book about how to preserve love. Despite what you might expect, he’s a hopeless romantic who believes healthy relationships can absolutely thrive with intention.In this conversation, we explore what’s really happening to modern dating and relationships. We talk about how social media algorithms profit from keeping men and women divided, why our phones are quietly stealing intimacy, how to cultivate craving instead of complacency, and what prevents people from forming genuine, lasting connections.If you’ve ever felt discouraged by dating, overwhelmed by the negativity online, or simply want to build a deeper, healthier relationship, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we discuss:-Why the internet profits from relationship outrage-How phones and constant distraction weaken intimacy-The psychology of desire and how to cultivate craving-Why people struggle to genuinely bond today-The habits that quietly erode relationships-How to create a marriage that lasts-Why James still believes in love after a career in divorceWhether you’re single, dating, or married, this episode is a reminder that love isn’t doomed, and that healthy relationships are still worth believing in and going after at any age or stage in life.