The Best Relationship Advice That Everyone Needs to Hear (From the World’s #1 Love Researchers)

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<p>Today’s episode is one of the most eye-opening conversations about marriage, love, and relationships you will ever hear. </p> <p>Whether you're married, dating, single, divorced, or in a long term relationship, get ready for the gift of the Gottmans. </p> <p>Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman are the world’s leading relationship researchers. For over 50 years, they have studied thousands of couples, published hundreds of research papers, written 52 books, and changed the way the world understands love. </p> <p>And what they are sharing today is simple but life-changing:</p> <p>It’s not whether you have conflict that determines if your relationship lasts. </p> <p>It’s how you handle it. </p> <p>Today you are going to learn: </p> <p>-How the first 3 minutes of a fight can predict divorce</p> <p>-The 4 most common behaviors in every relationship that drive people apart</p> <p>-3 simple questions for your next date night that create real connection</p> <p>-The #1 predictor that a marriage will last (it’s not chemistry or sex)</p> <p>-One 10-minute Sunday habit that makes you both feel like you’re on the same team</p> <p>-“Turning away” vs. “turning against” - the tiny moments that make your partner feel loved… or alone</p> <p>If you’re feeling like you and your partner have become roommates who barely see each other, you’re not alone. Nobody taught you how to do this. And even if you had great role models, marriage comes with challenges no one can fully prepare you for.</p> <p>So let this episode be your wake-up call – and the way back to each other.</p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-405/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out another great episode about relationships, with divorce attorney James Sexton: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-375/#32:36" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Most Eye-Opening Conversation on Marriage & Love You will Ever Hear</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel:  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>