Why “Talking Things Out” Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
In Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz episode 009, learn how to break the cycle of repeating arguments, and discover a new way to listen so your partner finally feels understood — and so do you.
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29 Apr 2026
Your Childhood Is Sabotaging Your Relationship (And You Don’t Even Know It)
Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz episode 008 explains how your childhood coping mechanisms may be doing your relationships harm now that you're an adult.
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23 Apr 2026
“Normal” Relationship Habits That Are Actually Emotional Violence
Episode 007 of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz lists the patterns of verbal and emotional violence that surface in our arguments -- and how to avoid hurting others and ourselves.
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15 Apr 2026
Why the Strongest People Have the Weakest Relationships
Episode 006 of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz explains the apparent paradox of how vulnerability is an indicator of strength, and how not being afraid to appear "weak" is tied to strong self-esteem.
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9 Apr 2026
Do This Right Before Having a Hard Conversation
Episode 005 of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz teaches you how to "foam the runway" ahead of a difficult conversation to make sure your words are heard and tempers stay cool.
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1 Apr 2026
Stop Any Argument with the Five Percent Rule
In episode 004 of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz, learn a technique to break free from arguments that go nowhere. It's called the 5% Rule, and it's proven to get your partner to actually stop, slow down, and hear you.
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26 Mar 2026
Don’t Commit to Any Relationship Until You Ask These 6 Questions
In the third episode of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz, the marriage counselor, psychotherapist, and author warns that most relationships don't show signs of failing at the end. They show them at the beginning — when no one is asking the hard questions.
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18 Mar 2026
Why Passion Dies in Long-Term Relationships, and How to Save It
In the second episode of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz, Mel shares a difficult truth: Date nights won't save your sex life. Neither will lingerie, vacations, or simply "trying harder." Listen to learn what will.
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11 Mar 2026
Why Marriages Fail, and How to Save Yours
In the first episode of Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz, our host draws from 30,000+ hours helping clients to show what's missing from our relationship education.
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10 Mar 2026
Introducing Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz
Introducing a new podcast, Uncommon Sense with Mel Schwartz, featuring in-depth wisdom, knowledge, and guidance to help you thrive in your relationships with others, and with yourself.
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