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Dec 2024
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5 Signs of an Incompatible Relationship ...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

In this episode, you will learn the requirements of a good relationship – and the signs your relationship may not go the distance.

If you’re wondering if someone is “the one” and you’re not sure if you should end things, you’ll get the answer today.

And if you’re struggling through a rough patch in your relationship and want tools and tips on how to make it better, Mel is sharing that as well.

Today, you’re getting the skills you need for any healthy romantic relationship.

Whether you’re in the early stages of dating, committed for years, or simply curious about your compatibility, this episode will give you the tools to navigate love with confidence.

Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, and want to hear a very candid conversation with Mel and her husband Chris about their 28 year marriage, listen to this episode next: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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