This video emphasizes the need for young people to succeed despite the problems brought on by divorce or separation. Pat Hurley uses humor to explain several crucial issues facing a young person who may feel the pain brought on by parents who have trouble loving each other. Pat opens the video with a stand-up comedy routine on "arguments." He then goes on to talk about the results of the conflict which leads to divorce and how to cope with it. Highlights include: Why parents get divorced, Staying married & "acting divorced", The blame game, Ways to deal with step-parents, The importance of forgiveness, A practical plan to rebuild your life, Helping friends from a divorced home. The video combines Pat's stand-up message with an audience question and answer session. Also interspersed are student interviews and a wrap-up with Pat and his wife, Becky.