Mel Robbins On The Revolutionary Truth About Love, Letting Go & Long-Term Relationships | EP 845

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"Loving someone is letting them be themselves. When somebody can be deeply disappointed in you or something that you've done and they can still love you - that's holding space for two things to be true." - Mel Robbins

With raw honesty and profound insight, Mel Robbins unveils her transformative understanding of love, drawing from her own journey through relationship challenges with her husband Chris. She redefines love through two essential components: consideration - the small daily acts of thinking about another person, and admiration - the ability to genuinely see and appreciate someone else's qualities. Through her personal experience, she reveals how successful long-term relationships depend on both partners wanting it to work and being willing to stay on the metaphorical seesaw, even through the inevitable ups and downs.

Robbins delves deep into the revolutionary concept of "letting people be who they are" and its impact on relationships. She challenges common misconceptions about guilt-driven actions and explains how our brains physically resist opposing viewpoints, drawing from Dr. Tali Sherratt's research. Her insights extend beyond romantic relationships to family dynamics and political differences, offering a practical framework for maintaining meaningful connections while honoring personal boundaries and values. This approach transforms how we handle disappointment, disagreement, and the delicate balance between influencing others and accepting them as they are.

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