Save The Marriage System vs The Ex Factor

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These two guides are for very different moments: one for married couples working through serious problems, one for people who have already broken up. Here’s how to tell which fits, based on each vendor’s description.

Quick verdict

Best if: Married and struggling

Save The Marriage System

Built for couples staying together.

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Best if: Recently broken up

The Ex Factor 2.0

Built for after a break-up.

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Side by side

	Save The Marriage System	The Ex Factor 2.0
Situation	Still married, in difficulty	Recently broken up
Goal	Work through problems together	Decide whether and how to reconcile
Price note	Vendor lists $47, optional membership upsell	Check for continuity upsells at checkout
Good to know	Counselling (e.g. Relate) is worth considering too	Respect “no contact” if they’ve asked for it

The short answer

If you’re still together, choose the programme built for couples staying together. If the relationship has ended and you’re thinking about reaching out, The Ex Factor is aimed at that situation.

Save The Marriage System

A self-help programme for married couples. The vendor says it has sold over 85,000 copies; that’s their figure. Check whether a monthly membership is added at checkout.

The Ex Factor 2.0

A guide by Brad Browning, updated for 2026 per the vendor. Some exes shouldn’t be won back, and contacting someone who has asked you not to can cause distress and may be harassment.

If you feel unsafe: in an emergency call 999. In the UK, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge) is free and open 24/7 on 0808 2000 247. The Men’s Advice Line is on 0808 801 0327. For relationship counselling, see Relate (relate.org.uk). Self-help guides are not a substitute for professional support.

Common questions

Can a guide save a marriage?

No guide can guarantee an outcome. It can give you structure and ideas; counselling can add support.

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