6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

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

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0:00.0	Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast.
0:04.4	Today, you and I are doing something so cool. I'm so excited that you're here. You know what we're going to do? I'm taking
0:17.3	live calls and I'm answering questions from your fellow Mel Robbins podcast
0:22.4	listeners.
0:23.1	I'm so excited about this because I have been wanting to talk to you live for so long
0:28.7	and today is the day.
0:30.8	And I'm thrilled because the phone lines are already jammed and here's what we're going to be talking about.
0:35.0	We're going to be talking today about relationships, issues going on in your relationships,
0:40.0	and specifically how you can use one of my all-time favorite hacks called the Let
0:46.2	them theory to handle any relationship issue that you have.
0:50.4	Whether it's with family or somebody you're dating or with friends or siblings or your spouse like this is going to be so
0:57.2	Sick and if you're brand new to the Mel Robbins podcast and you don't have a clue what the Let Them theory is, no problem, I got you.
1:05.7	There is no person left behind when it comes to the Mel Robbins podcast because I know you're taking
1:10.0	time for yourself to listen and so I always take the time to make sure that we got you.
1:14.9	And so let me tell you what the Let-Theme theory is.
1:18.0	The Let-The-Theme theory is just this simple hack.
1:21.3	And here it is.
1:21.9	Whenever someone is doing something that you don't like, let them.
1:26.1	Here's how it works. If your friends are not inviting you out to brunch this weekend, let them.
1:31.6	If there's a person that you're really attracted to, you've been dating for a while,
1:35.0	but they're not interested in a commitment with you. Let them.
1:38.0	If your kids don't want to go to a movie this weekend, let them.
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