Craig Melton: Glennon Doyle's Ex-Husband

If you've been seeing clips of a guy named Craig Melton getting his dating life "audited" on a podcast… you're not imagining it.

Craig is Glennon Doyle's former husband and co-parent, and he went on We Can Do Hard Things for a bonus episode all about dating in midlife / after divorce—with Logan Ury (Hinge's Director of Relationship Science) reviewing his dating profile and calling out patterns in real time.

That combination is basically a short-form content machine:

- A public figure adjacent to a major creator

- A relatable life moment (divorce → dating again)

- A "profile audit" format that creates quick, clip-ready takeaways

- Memorable metaphors (like comparing dating in your 20s to a "startup," and later-life dating to a "merger")

Why This Format Spreads So Easily

Most relationship content is either vague ("love yourself!") or too clinical. This episode hits the sweet spot:

1) It's Practical, Not Preachy

A profile audit forces concrete examples: photos, prompts, messaging, who you're attracting vs. who you think you're attracting.

2) It's Emotionally Safe to Watch

It's vulnerable, but it's also structured—Logan plays the "coach," Craig plays the learner, and the audience gets to learn without being judged.

3) It Creates "Aha Lines" That Are Perfect for TikTok/Reels

A single 10–20 second moment can carry the whole point (dealbreakers, patterns, profile mistakes, etc.).

The Real Lesson: Your Dating Profile Is a Mirror

The deeper hook isn't "Craig is dating again." It's this:

Your profile isn't just marketing—it's a snapshot of your habits.

If your profile is unclear, overly jokey, defensive, or trying to impress "everyone," it often signals the same thing in real dating:

- avoiding clarity

- avoiding vulnerability

- repeating familiar patterns

- confusing chemistry with chaos

Logan Ury's whole public body of work is basically: date with intention, not autopilot—and treat dating like a learnable skill.

If You Liked This Episode, Try These Quick Listens

All of these are in AudiobookHub's Sex & Relationships area, and each one gives a clean takeaway you can actually use:

1) Love Life — Matthew Hussey (14:43)

For: upgrading your standards + spotting real red flags + ending dead-end situations cleanly.

2) Hold Me Tight — Sue Johnson (13:37)

For: understanding why we fight the way we fight (attachment + panic + repair).

3) Codependent No More — Melody Beattie (13:06)

For: breaking the loop of over-functioning, rescuing, and losing yourself in relationships.

4) Emotional Blackmail — Susan Forward (13:56)

For: recognizing FOG (fear/obligation/guilt) and staying steady when someone uses pressure or manipulation.

5) The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work — Gottman & Silver (21:08)

Even if you're not "fixing a marriage," this is gold for learning what healthy couples do differently—and what predicts a breakup.

Hear the Full Story

If Craig's dating audit resonated with you, these audiobooks go deeper into the patterns, habits, and emotional dynamics that shape our relationships. Whether you're newly single, navigating midlife dating, or just trying to understand why you keep picking the same type—these titles offer practical frameworks you can apply right away.