R' Reuven Epstein: Why Most Marriages End Up on Autopilot (and How You Can Beat the Odds)

Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

Living Lchaim

Judaism, Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Most marriages can fail but not because of betrayal or finances, but because couples unknowingly skip the one step that creates true emotional connection. In this powerful episode, marriage expert Rabbi Reuven Epstein reveals the real reason relationships break down, how to rebuild trust, and why emotional safety is more important than love. Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, this is the relationship advice that could change everything.

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0:00.0	It's like the easiest thing to do. It doesn't cost you any money. Don't go to any jewelry store.
0:05.4	Don't go to any store where you're buying flowers or anything. Just communicate that over and over and over to your spouse.
0:12.1	I like you. I like spending time with you. You're incredible. You're a great person.
0:16.5	Like I don't just like give you attention, but I pay attention to what you're saying.
0:20.1	All of that is level one. And if a couple is able to build level one, it's like give you attention, but I pay attention to what you're saying. All of that is level one.
0:21.8	And if a couple is able to build level one, it's like really, really solid,
0:25.7	then the level two conversations become much more meaningful.
0:30.1	It's like, oh, how do we navigate this dilemma, this issue, or what are we going to do about this?
0:36.9	I know as a podcaster, you're really not supposed to say this, but I would have to say
0:41.0	this conversation is one of the top three podcasts that I've ever done.
0:47.3	It's insightful, practical, clear, and this isn't Rub Rubey and Epstein's first time on the show,
0:54.0	but this is the blueprint to
0:57.0	have a successful and happy marriage. And before we dive in, I got to just do something.
1:02.6	And just like that, my beard is gone. Why, Yaakov? Why did you shave? Well, you'll hear,
1:08.9	pun intended, the reason at the end of this episode actually
1:11.6	has to do with this episode. Now, whether you are married or looking to get married, I think this
1:16.1	is the most clear advice to have a thriving marriage and love you'll ever hear. At the end of the
1:21.6	episode, we are doing a giveaway for a free $300 course from Rev Ruvain, and it's so simple to join it.
1:28.1	We're going to explain it all.
1:29.5	Okay, for the giveaway, we're going to select a few winners.
1:32.0	All you need to do to win a free marriage or dating pro course from Rav Epstein,
1:35.5	which is $300 on his site, is to be subscribed.
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