Mel Robbins
Dating Expert: Why Dating Today Is Nearly Impossible & How to Find True Love
In this episode, you’re going to receive the best dating advice no one ever told you.
Whether you’re single, dating, in a relationship, or listening because you’re looking for advice for someone you love - this episode will change how you think about dating and love.
If you’re feeling discouraged, burned out, or you’re starting to wonder, “Am I ever going to find the right person?” or “Am I with the right person?” you’re not alone - and this episode is for you.
Today, Mel sits down with Logan Ury, who is a Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, world-renowned researcher, dating expert, bestselling author of How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love, and one of the most trusted voices on modern dating and relationships. Logan is a fan-favorite and Mel has brought her back on the show for a brand new episode all about dating.
Logan is going to give you the data, the psychology, and the tools you need to stop spiraling and start dating with confidence.
Logan breaks down why dating feels so hard in today’s world - and how to stop repeating patterns that keep you stuck. She will also cover topics like rejection, attachment, and commitment.
After today, you will know:
-The 8 questions that instantly help you choose a better partner
-What to text instead of ghosting - including a simple rejection text you can copy/paste
-How to have the “What are we?” conversation without begging, negotiating, or abandoning yourself
-How to break the anxious-avoidant loop that makes dating feel like chaos
-What “the ick” really is - and how it keeps you single when you say you want love
-How to stop dating burnout by dating more sustainably
After this episode, you’ll know how to build deeper connections, find and keep true love,
and show up as a better partner.
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In this episode:
00:00 Meet The Guest
06:19 Why Dating Feels so Toxic in Today's World
11:14 The Ideal Online Dating Profile: Photos + Prompts That Get Matches
13:53 What to Look For in a Life Partner: Ask These 8 Questions
21:04 Why The “Spark” Isn’t Everything + How to Spot Slow-Burn Love
23:20 How Attachment Style May Be Impacting Your Dating Life
26:22 Is It Possible to Meet Someone in Real Life?
29:18 What is a “Situationship”?
31:15 Don’t Date Potential, Date The Person
35:54 The ‘Single Friend’ Panic: Why Friendships Matter More Than Your Relationship Status
37:48 Stop Ghosting: The Simple Text to Send Instead
40:20 How to Have the “What Are We?” Talk
47:53 How to Date Without Burning Out: Quality Over Quantity
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Published Feb 16, 2026
