6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship
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<p>Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to not get so annoyed or frustrated with the people that you love?</p><p>There is. </p><p>It’s called the “Let Them” theory. Mel discovered it while arguing with her son about a taco stand, and she hasn’t stopped using it since.</p><p>She first explained the “Let Them” theory in a 60-second reel on Instagram. 63 million views later. The verdict is in. Everyone loves the “let them” theory.</p><p>Today, Mel is in the studio, taking your calls live and teaching you 6 ways to improve any relationship with the “Let Them” theory.</p><p>In this episode, you hear Mel cover topics like:</p><p>How to handle a mother-in-law who is not supportive.</p><p>Feeling left out? Good. You need better friends.</p><p>Why moving in with your parents is better than living with an ex.</p><p>What to say when your sibling wants to gossip about your mom.</p><p>Why being the family peacekeeper creates a war inside you.</p><p>How to stop being the “fixer” in your relationships.</p><p>The truth about addiction in a family and the role you need to play.</p><p>Why your dad’s gambling problem isn’t yours to fix.</p><p>How rescuing people robs them of the problems they need to face.</p><p>What to do when your parents’ marriage is in crisis.</p><p>How to tell a friend you are sick of hearing about their relationship drama.</p><p>Why you shouldn’t be the “therapist” for your friend group.</p><p>Why it's normal for friends to drop you when you start drawing boundaries.</p><p>The art of putting yourself first: “Let me” be happy for a change.</p><p> </p><p>Watch the episodes on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank"> https://bit.ly/45OWCNr</a></p><p>My book! <i>The High 5 Habit</i> here: <a href="https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt" target="_blank"> https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow me:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb</a></p><p>The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/49bg4GP</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v</a></p><p> </p><p>Sign up for my newsletter: <a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46PVnPs</a> <br /> </p><p>Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at <a href="https://melrobbins.com/podcast" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><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>
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