The Marriage Advice Nobody Wants To Hear | R’ Manis Friedman
Release Date: 05/09/2026
The Marriage Advice Nobody Wants To Hear | R’ Manis Friedman
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Rabbi Manis Friedman returns for one of the most thought-provoking conversations yet. From modern dating and marriage to masculinity, loneliness, relationships, and what it really means to need another person, Rabbi Friedman challenges some of the most accepted ideas in today’s world. He explains why he believes marriage is not about compromise, why dating has become so broken, and why so many people feel alone even while surrounded by others.
The conversation then takes a deeper turn into Yiddishkeit, purpose, and Rabbi Friedman’s controversial belief that Hashem “needs” us. He explains why he believes this idea changes everything about mitzvahs, relationships, Mashiach, and the meaning of being Jewish. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode will leave you thinking differently about your relationship with other people, with yourself, and with Hashem.
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