🚨 Part 3: The Dangerous Relationship Advice You Need to Stop Believing

Bad Relationship Advice Series – Part 3 from Make More Love

Some advice is just unhelpful. Some is outdated. But some? It’s downright dangerous—and it could be sabotaging your relationship without you even realizing it.

In this final installment of our three-part series on bad relationship advice, we’re diving into the most toxic myths still floating around the internet and dinner tables everywhere. These aren’t just harmless one-liners—they’re belief systems that erode trust, connection, and long-term love.

If you’ve ever wondered why your relationship feels off despite doing “all the right things,” it might be time to challenge the advice you’ve been given.

❌ Myth #1: "Be With Someone Who Loves You More Than You Love Them"

This one sounds smart—after all, who doesn’t want to feel adored? But here’s what this myth really does:

• Creates an unhealthy power dynamic

• Leaves you feeling guilty—or emotionally checked out

• Teaches your kids the wrong model of love

• Robs you of the experience of mutual, magnetic connection

Here’s the truth: healthy relationships are rooted in equality, reciprocity, and mutual desire. If you don’t feel the same intensity of connection, it’s not safety—it’s settling.

❌ Myth #2: "If It’s Not Working, Try Something Radical"

It’s tempting to believe that a big move—a baby, a new house, a career change—can reset a rocky relationship. But here’s the problem:

Radical moves amplify your existing dynamic.

If that dynamic is already strained, these changes won’t fix it—they’ll stress it even more.

Common examples that often backfire:

• Having a baby to feel closer

• Buying or renovating a house

• Opening the marriage

• Moving for a "fresh start"

• Making major financial or career leaps without alignment

Do this instead: Focus on repairing the foundation. Build trust, improve communication, and rediscover each other. THEN decide if a big move makes sense.

❌ Myth #3: "Counseling Means Your Relationship Is in Trouble"

This outdated belief is one of the biggest blockers to relationship success.

Counseling (or coaching!) isn’t just for couples on the brink—it's for couples who want to thrive.

Here’s why smart, high-performing couples invest in support early:

• You build tools before crisis hits

• You identify and fix patterns before they take root

• You grow together—on purpose

• You create a plan, instead of reacting to problems

Think of it like preventative maintenance for your relationship—not a last resort, but a strategic advantage.

🧠 What We Learned in Part 3

Real relationships aren’t built on Hallmark slogans or movie lines. They’re built on:

✅ Mutual respect and shared desire
✅ Strategic decision-making—not panic moves
✅ Emotional courage, including the willingness to seek help

🛠️ Your Action Plan:

1. Identify which of these myths may be influencing your relationship.

2. Have an honest check-in with your partner about any unspoken beliefs or frustrations.

3. Book a free Relationship Reset Call at relationshipresetcall.com to map out your next best steps—based on where you are, not what Instagram says you should be doing.

And if you missed them, don’t forget to check out:

👉 Part 1: Why Vague Relationship Advice Is Making Things Worse
👉 Part 2: 3 Dumb Relationship Myths That Are Quietly Killing Your Connection

Let’s stop falling for outdated advice and start building love that actually works—for you, your partner, and your life.