James J. Sexton, a divorce attorney, joins The Minimalists to unpack the hidden emotional and practical layers of divorce. They explore why people struggle to initiate divorce, what recently single mothers need to know about housing and finances, and the key signs that a relationship may be beyond repair. The conversation blends Sexton's courtroom experience with the Minimalists' lens on letting go of what no longer serves you.
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Courage to File for Divorce10:14
Sexton discusses the courage required to file for divorce and the mental obstacles that keep people in unhappy marriages.
A listener shares the insight that letting go is often harder because we're clinging to the story we've told ourselves about the object, not the object itself.