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The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You

2025-02-13 People & Blogs
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Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In this episode, you’ll learn the truth about relationships that no one ever tells you. Today, Mel and her husband Chris, who have been together for 30 years, are answering your biggest relationship questions and giving you their secret to a happy relationship. Packed with fresh advice you never saw coming, Mel and Chris talk about how they learned these lessons the hard way, and share the relationship truths they wished they knew sooner to create a healthy romantic relationship. Mel and Chris break down their relationship truths into small, actionable things you can do to make your relationship stronger today. These are the real conversations about love, resentment, and growth that most couples avoid. After today, you will know: How to handle resentment before it ruins your relationship What to do when one of you is growing and the other isn’t How to deal with pressure from your family and outside opinions The small habits that make relationships last The biggest mistake couples make without realizing it Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this episode will change how you think about love. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-263 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome 1:52 Secrets of a Happy Relationship 3:45 The Million Dollar Question for All Couples 5:20 Commitment vs. Compatibility in Your Relationship 8:45 Mel’s Husband Went Sober, and This Happened 12:08 What To Do If The Person You Are With Never Changes 16:52 Skills For Healthy Relationships 18:45 When Your Relationship Feels Off & Disconnected 21:55 How to Set Better Boundaries With Your Partner 29:05 If You Feel Like You Are Losing Your Purpose, Try This 34:48 Why You Feel Disappointment in Your Relationship 38:15 How to Handle Unmet Expectations With Your Partner. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

Top Comments (10)

@PushPastParalysis 2025-02-13

“If you can’t end your complaining about it, then it’s a dealbreaker.”

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@andersoni9477 2025-07-31

If you’re scrolling through the comments looking for a sign, this might be it. If it’s late, take a deep breath, let go of what’s been weighing on you, and remember, it’s okay not to have all the answers right now. I used to feel disconnected, like I was missing something in my relationships and within myself. But everything started to change after I came across a book called Make Her Your Pet by Helena Averton. It’s written in a way that really opens your eyes to how men and women connect on a deeper level, without games, without confusion. Just real clarity. Funny enough, although it’s written for men, it helped me reflect a lot on my own patterns and how I show up in relationships. It reminded me that connection doesn’t have to be so complicated when you actually understand each other. Since then, things have started to feel different, more aligned, more intentional. If you're feeling a little lost in love or just unsure of where you stand, don’t ignore that feeling. Sometimes one small shift - one thought, one idea, one page, one book - can change everything. Wishing you peace and all the best wherever you are 💫💞

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@GabrielleMcGeorge 2025-11-30

amazing video. I’m in such deep pain right now, lost in the sweet memories of our time together. Every moment we shared fills my heart, and all I long for is his return even though I’m not sure how to make that happen.

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@charmin78 2025-02-27

“The best way to grow your. Marriage is to grow yourself.” “If you don’t have a purpose for yourself, you will blame your marriage.” You were not put on this earth to be somebody’s spouse. You are responsible for clearly communicating your needs so your partner knows.

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@SarahBOUDRIKA 2025-02-17

“During crisis, don’t lean away from each other but lean into each other.. “❤

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@TheHormiga1995 2025-02-13

Bottom line is we're terrible communicators. We brew all our emotions in our head and conclude communicating is pointless.. :( Mel, can you help us all open up and communicate better? 😊

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@henapause 2025-06-16

This was awesome you two. If you don’t mind, I'd just like to add a couple of things that I've learned after having a couple of practice runs at this 😂. I've been married to my husband for 14 yrs this month. It's not enough to just be on the boat. You can be on the boat technically but sitting on the edge with one leg dangling in the water, waiting for that one reason to jump ship. My advice is this, firstly, marriage is the boat — sturdy, long-haul, built for the open seas. But don’t just hop into the boat with the first person who hands you a paddle. Before you commit to sailing off together, you better make sure you’ve at least gone for a swim, maybe paddled around in a kayak, or waded through some tides together. Test the waters, learn each other’s rhythm in the current. Because once you're in the boat, you're navigating storms, not just floating on sunshine. Because once you’re in the boat, you’re in. This is not a casual float down a lazy river. It’s storms, waves, still waters, and sunrises. If you're constantly eyeing the edge or talking or thinking about jumping ship, you’ll never make it to shore. The boat only works when both people are committed to rowing — no escape plans, no lifeboats ready. Just two people who’ve chosen the journey, come what may. That said — if the person in the boat with you starts drilling holes, trying to sink it, (cheating) or worse, trying to drown you (abusive)— you bail. No questions asked. Self-preservation isn’t abandonment. It’s survival.

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@elusiveplatypus-w1z 2025-09-13

My parents were best friends since childhood and they chose to get legally married and create me. People should marry their best friends. Who have known them for years. My parents had a happy marriage. My father is dead now but my mom is still alive.

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@marylynnewilliams3446 2025-02-20

"Do overs" are a great way to stop a fight and come together to figure out what to do to make peace and resolve.

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@RainbowSky-89-p4x 2025-04-10

Chris seems like a very kind person.

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