10 Proven Ways to Prevent Divorce & Build a Stronger Marriage - Ep. 199
Mon Jan 26 2026
Divorce doesn’t usually happen overnight — it’s the result of small, ignored issues that pile up over time. In this episode of The Coffee Breakups, two recently married men sit down for an honest, practical conversation about how to prevent divorce before it starts. Drawing from real-life experience, research-backed insights, and hard conversations many couples avoid, we break down 10 actionable ways to build a stronger, healthier marriage.We discuss why marriages should be treated like a living system, not a one-time promise, how to communicate through conflict without damaging the relationship, and why financial alignment is one of the biggest predictors of marital success or failure. From weekly relationship check-ins and learning how to fight productively, to setting boundaries with family, protecting emotional and physical intimacy, and growing together instead of apart, this episode offers tools couples can use immediately.The conversation also dives into real-world challenges like balancing marriage after having kids, navigating outside influences from family and friends, avoiding financial secrecy, and why therapy should be used as maintenance — not a last resort. Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship, this episode provides grounded marriage advice focused on prevention, communication, trust, and long-term partnership.
If you’re looking for honest relationship advice, ways to avoid divorce, or practical strategies to strengthen your marriage, this episode is for you.
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Divorce doesn’t usually happen overnight — it’s the result of small, ignored issues that pile up over time. In this episode of The Coffee Breakups, two recently married men sit down for an honest, practical conversation about how to prevent divorce before it starts. Drawing from real-life experience, research-backed insights, and hard conversations many couples avoid, we break down 10 actionable ways to build a stronger, healthier marriage.We discuss why marriages should be treated like a living system, not a one-time promise, how to communicate through conflict without damaging the relationship, and why financial alignment is one of the biggest predictors of marital success or failure. From weekly relationship check-ins and learning how to fight productively, to setting boundaries with family, protecting emotional and physical intimacy, and growing together instead of apart, this episode offers tools couples can use immediately.The conversation also dives into real-world challenges like balancing marriage after having kids, navigating outside influences from family and friends, avoiding financial secrecy, and why therapy should be used as maintenance — not a last resort. Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or in a long-term relationship, this episode provides grounded marriage advice focused on prevention, communication, trust, and long-term partnership. If you’re looking for honest relationship advice, ways to avoid divorce, or practical strategies to strengthen your marriage, this episode is for you.