Chapter

Dealing with Anxiety in Relationships
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33:22 - 39:59 (06:37)

The speaker discusses her struggles with anxiety in relationships, including the need for constant reassurance and fear of abandonment. She also touches on the toxicity of the situation and how it can be difficult to tell what is true or not.

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Mel Robbins and Brooke discuss the topic of financial responsibility in relationships and the stress of being solely responsible for paying bills.
33:22 - 34:44 (01:21)
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Relationships
Summary

Mel Robbins and Brooke discuss the topic of financial responsibility in relationships and the stress of being solely responsible for paying bills.

Chapter
Dealing with Anxiety in Relationships
Episode
5 Ways to Take Your Power Back When People Disrespect You
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker suggests that if your partner is struggling with a problem, you should have a conversation and encourage them to seek therapy.
34:44 - 37:47 (03:03)
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Relationship Advice
Summary

The speaker suggests that if your partner is struggling with a problem, you should have a conversation and encourage them to seek therapy. Set a three-month period where they attend counseling once a week, and if there isn't any proactive steps in solving the problem taking place, it might be best for them to move out.

Chapter
Dealing with Anxiety in Relationships
Episode
5 Ways to Take Your Power Back When People Disrespect You
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker talks about past toxic behaviors exhibited by her partner after they broke up and got back together, where he uses his scary past experiences as an excuse to continue the same behaviors - leading to unhealthy conversations.
37:47 - 38:49 (01:01)
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Relationships
Summary

The speaker talks about past toxic behaviors exhibited by her partner after they broke up and got back together, where he uses his scary past experiences as an excuse to continue the same behaviors - leading to unhealthy conversations.

Chapter
Dealing with Anxiety in Relationships
Episode
5 Ways to Take Your Power Back When People Disrespect You
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker discusses her relationship struggles with a partner who exhibits avoidant attachment, leading her to abandon herself and feel the need for constant validation from him.
38:49 - 39:59 (01:10)
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Relationships
Summary

The speaker discusses her relationship struggles with a partner who exhibits avoidant attachment, leading her to abandon herself and feel the need for constant validation from him.

Chapter
Dealing with Anxiety in Relationships
Episode
5 Ways to Take Your Power Back When People Disrespect You
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast