We Met At Acme How We Should Handle Modern Dating ft. Mel Robbins
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Dec 21, 2025 
Mel Robbins, a renowned author and motivational speaker, shares her expert insights on modern dating and relationships. She opens up about her own love story with Christopher, highlighting the importance of communication and the 'Let Them Theory' in fostering healthy connections. Mel emphasizes the need to combat dating anxiety using her Five Second Rule and advocates teaching essential life skills to future partners. With practical tips on nurturing relationships, she encourages listeners to prioritize empathy and kindness while navigating love.
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Ask For What You Want
- Ask for the small things you want instead of expecting mindreading from your partner.
- Be gracious and thankful when they follow through to reinforce the behavior.
Meeting Christopher At A Benefit
- Mel describes meeting Christopher at a black‑tie benefit and choosing not to leave with him that night.
- She knew by their burrito walk that she could relax and be herself around him.
Weekly Calendar Sync
- Do a simple weekly calendar sync (Sunday) to remove weekday resentment and logistics friction.
- Use this quick meeting to keep household roles equitable and predictable.