The Brutal Truth About Relationships You Need to Hear

Mel Robbins May 27, 2024
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Mel Robbins is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has 40M followers and is known globally for practical tools on mindset and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “billion-view podcaster,” and TIME says she gives millions “a reason to believe in themselves.” Her books are published in 63 languages. The Let Them Theory is a #1 bestseller across every major list and a top-selling book of 2025 with more than 8M copies sold. She also wrote The 5 Second Rule and The High 5 Habit, and has seven #1 Audible releases. Her company, 143 Studios, produces award-winning podcasts, books, courses, and events for partners like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, and Audible. She has been honored by TIME 100 Digital Voices, Forbes 50 Over 50, USA Today, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and The Hollywood Reporter.

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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. — Do you want to know the best relationship advice no one has ever told you before? In today’s episode, Mel is revealing the one rule about relationships you must know. There is a game-changing framework that will help any relationship go the distance, and once you hear it, you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. It reveals why some relationships fail, and it also gives you the secret to sustaining a strong and successful relationship. Here to explain this “4 Levels” framework is New York Times bestselling author Matthew Hussey. Matthew has been helping people for more than 17 years to 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. By the end of today’s episode, you’ll know when it’s time to let go of a relationship, when it’s worth fighting for, and the 4 habits of all successful relationships. Matthew's website: https://matthewhussey.com/ Follow Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey For more resources, including links to Matthew’s new book, YouTube, and social media platforms, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-177 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast In this episode: 00:02:02: Do you want to feel more confident and in control of your relationships? 00:03:11: What the 4 level framework for any relationship is. 00:05:28: The level that is the most dangerous level to be stuck in with someone. 00:07:22: How to really know if someone is willing to commit to you. 00:09:35: How to have the “what is this” conversation with the person you are newly dating. 00:12:02: How to calmly communicate what you need in a relationship. 00:16:25: If you feel resentment and anger in your relationship, listen to this. 00:19:00: How Matthew almost messed up his relationship with his wife. 00:23:20: When you are getting mixed signals from someone, text them this. 00:26:45 What you need to know if someone you love is wasting your time. 00:28:05: What Matthew means when he says this is THE hardest conversation you will ever have. 00:32:08: How to truly understand what you want and what matters to you. 00:34:12: Date the person, not their potential. 00:36:28: Why love is not all you need for a healthy and long relationship. 00:39:42: How to know if you are compatible with someone you are with. 00:42:10: What it looks like to value yourself in a relationship. #RelationshipAdvice #MixedSignals #RelationshipFramework — 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 #lifeadvice #selfdevelopment #habits

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