“The Secret of a Happy Relationship…” the Best Advice That I Have Received

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

August 8, 2024

Duration

1h 0m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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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. — This is expert relationship advice everyone needs to hear. Whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, or married, you will learn the relationship secrets you never knew you were missing. This is not the same stale relationship advice you’ve heard over and over again. The fresh advice you hear in this episode will jumpstart your relationship or help you find real and lasting love. Learn the simple habits of all happy relationships, how to find a great partner without a dating app, and get the quick advice you need to hear to improve your love life instantly. Matthew Hussey is here to help Mel give relationship advice that will make your love life come alive, no matter what state it’s in right now. For more than 17 years, Matthew has been helping people feel more confident and in control of their relationships. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love life advice, with over half a billion views, and he is a New York Times bestselling author. Today, he is helping you. Listen for the best advice you will hear for finding love, falling in love, and keeping in love. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-199 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: 0:00 Intro 03:54 The biggest mistake most people make in relationships. 06:40 Did you stop doing this with your partner? 08:30 You have to do this to keep your relationship fresh. 11:00 This is a major reason for infidelity. 14:35 Your committed relationship is a comfortable home and not a hotel room. 19:15 What does a love story look like to you? 24:05 Stop looking at your relationship like a fiction novel. 27:25 Here’s what to say to your partner when their habits are the opposite of yours. 30:20 Mel’s husband, Chris, hated every time Mel did this. 33:15 What should be a dealbreaker in a relationship? 40:30 When you’re growing and your partner isn’t, try this. 41:05 If your partner addresses your concerns with contempt, it’s time to talk. 41:45 6 things to try if you’re single and not meeting anyone. 48:05 What if you're tired of using dating apps? 52:30 Best dating advice you’ll hear. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g 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 #dating #relationship #relationshipadvice

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Matthew Hussey

  guest

• Mel Robbins

  host

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Matthew Hussey and Mel Robbins, “The Secret of a Happy Relationship…” the Best Advice That I Have Received explores transforming Love: Grow Yourself, Lead Dating Culture, Choose With Clarity Mel Robbins and relationship expert Matthew Hussey explore what makes modern relationships and dating so difficult, and how much of the solution begins with personal growth rather than searching for the ‘right’ partner. They argue that long-term relationships fail when partners normalize what’s wonderful, stop being curious about each other, and stop growing as individuals. A core theme is shifting from ego-driven choices (how a partner makes you look) to emotionally healthy choices (how a partner makes you feel and whether lifestyles truly align). They also tackle compromise, deal-breakers, mismatched growth, and burnout in dating apps, emphasizing creating your own dating “culture” and having strong standards for reciprocity.

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