R' Reuven Epstein: Why Most Marriages End Up on Autopilot (and How You Can Beat the Odds)

Most marriages can fail but not because of betrayal or finances, but because couples unknowingly skip the one step that creates true emotional connection. In this powerful episode, marriage expert Rabbi Reuven Epstein reveals the real reason relationships break down, how to rebuild trust, and why emotional safety is more important than love. Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, this is the relationship advice that could change everything. More from Rabbi Reuven here: Courses: https://marriagepro.co/ ( SUBSCRIBE OR RATE 5 STARS ETC. AND EMAIL "DONE" TO HI@LIVINGLCHAIM.COM TO WIN THIS COURSE FOR FREE!) Books: https://amzn.to/4kRHLur TorahAnytime: https://torahanytime.com/speakers/700 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IEtz4YA5nAnaJMOSe3E6 ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Wheels To Lease: Trust Me Get Your Car With Them For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. Call today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Really great way to take your business to the next level. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ►Eretz Hakodesh: The App of Deals Eretz HaKodesh is a movement dedicated to protecting the kedushah of Eretz Yisroel, striving to increase its influence in the elections against progressive opposition—your vote ensures the future of Jewish values in Israel. Vote Here → https://eretzhakodesh.org/ ► Mosaica Press: Haggadah's To Transform Your Seder The Baderech Haggadah: Experience Yiddishkeit in a most alive and vital way, framing Seder night as a time to cultivate emunah and the awareness that we ourselves are leaving Mitzrayim. → https://bit.ly/4kGB3r3 The Rhyme and Reason Haggadah: A unique and engaging approach, offering a poetic translation and rhyming explanation that makes the mitzvah of Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim more accessible than ever. → https://bit.ly/41MsnGW The Healing Haggadah: An experiential and therapeutic approach to the Pesach Seder, guiding individuals and communities in processing collective and personal trauma. → https://bit.ly/4bMnORz INSPIRE for 18% OFF Your Order! Get here → https://bit.ly/4kKCSDq Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:35 The Uphill Battle of Marriage 05:05 Marraige Isn’t All the Glitz and Glam 07:19 How People Enter the Dating World 11:05 The Difference Between Men and Women in a Relationship 13:45 Marriage Isn’t Transactional 16:10 Wheels to Lease 16:56 BitBean 17:38 What Marraige is Really About 20:04 The Importance of Marriage Education 22:30 Red Flags 26:00 People Who Need to Feel in Control 28:50 The Levels of Marriage 37:40 Mossaica Press 39:15 EretzHakodesh.org 39:40 Marriage is Like a Battery 41:56 Are Marriages Salvageable 47:00 Looking at Things at a Different Perspective 53:08 Where To Find Rabbi Epstein’s Books 54:29 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim.