In this episode of Modern Love, host Anna interviews Mel Robbins, bestselling author of "The Let Them Theory," about accepting what you can't control in relationships to foster connection. Mel explains how her theory, rooted in stoicism and radical acceptance, helps manage emotions when feeling excluded or hurt, emphasizing the importance of focusing on personal actions and responses rather than trying to control others. She shares personal anecdotes about applying this theory in her marriage and with her children, and reads a Modern Love essay about a woman who learns to let go of control to find real love, offering her insights on resisting desired outcomes, the power dynamics in dating, and trusting oneself to allow love in.
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