The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

February 13, 2025

Duration

44m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

Watch on YouTube

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Mel Robbins

  host

• Chris Robbins

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Chris Robbins, The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You explores mel Robbins Shares Unfiltered, Practical Truths About Building Strong Marriages Mel Robbins and her husband Chris answer listener relationship questions, drawing on 30 years together and raising three children. They emphasize that you cannot force a partner to change, but you can influence them by focusing on your own growth, happiness, and clarity about your needs. The conversation covers dealing with unequal personal growth, outside family pressures, drifting apart after life changes, parenting disagreements, unmet expectations, and feeling lost in a marriage. Throughout, they stress communication, shared values, boundaries, and the idea of continually 'co-creating' your relationship like a new marriage with the same person.

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