Episodes

  • 10 Questions. 10 Answers. No Prep. Real Talk.

    10 Questions. 10 Answers. No Prep. Real Talk.
    Jan 23 2026
    10 questions. 10 answers. Zero preparation.In this special episode of Real Love Scenario, Dre and Rhonda go off-script with a bold round of 10 for 10 — taking turns asking each other anything, with no time to rehearse or dodge the tough stuff.
    It’s raw, honest, and refreshingly real.
    🎤 What You’ll Hear:
    • Surprising revelations and personal updates
    • Light-hearted banter and deeper emotional moments
    • The one question each hoped the other wouldn’t ask 👀
    • A bold bonus round: “Ask It With Your Chest”

    💡 Takeaway: Better relationships start with better questions.
    🗣️ Conversation Prompt: What’s a question you’re scared to ask someone you love?
    ✅ Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly real talk on relationships, healing, and self-awareness.
    🎯 Challenge: Try 10 for 10 with your best friend or partner. You’ll be surprised what comes up.
    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Dating Apps Feel Like a Part-Time Job — Here’s Why You’re Burnt Out

    Dating Apps Feel Like a Part-Time Job — Here’s Why You’re Burnt Out
    Jan 15 2026
    Why do dating apps feel like a part-time job with no benefits?If you’re exhausted, discouraged, or considering deleting every app on your phone for the 7th time — this episode of Real Love Scenariois for you.
    Dre and Rhonda break down what dating app fatigue really is, how we get stuck in cycles of fantasy and frustration, and why it might not be the apps — it might be the stories we’re telling ourselves.
    🧠 We break down:
    • Attraction vs. Compatibility
    • Options vs. Opportunity
    • Fantasy vs. Reality

    📲 Rhonda shares real stories from the apps — ghosting, burnout, and the worst intros you’ve ever heard.
    🛑 Delusional Logic Examples:“He unmatched because he was intimidated.”“I’m deleting the app forever.”“The algorithm is hating on me.”“All men/women are trash.”
    🟢 Green Flags: Clear intentions, consistent follow-up, timely planning🔴 Red Flags: Breadcrumbing, vague convos, trauma dumping
    ✅ Try This:
    • Choose one app at a time
    • Cap your daily swipes
    • Clarify your actual dating intentions
    • Ask: “What story am I creating?” or “Is my fatigue about expectations?”

    🔁 Wrap Line: “You’re not tired of dating — you’re tired of dating in circles.”
    💬 Drop a comment: What drains you most on dating apps?
    ✅ Like, comment, share, and subscribe to Real Love Scenario for weekly conversations on dating, clarity, and connection.
    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • New Year, Same Patterns? Let’s Set Real Love Intentions

    New Year, Same Patterns? Let’s Set Real Love Intentions
    Jan 7 2026
    New year… same patterns?In this Real Love Scenario episode, Dre and Rhonda unpack what it really means to set intentions for love in the new year — for both singles and couples.
    We talk about how to stop repeating old patterns, let go of pressure, and build a deeper relationship with how you love — not just whoyou love.
    💭 Topics We Explore:
    • Intentions vs. resolutions (clarity, not pressure)
    • Pattern-based dating vs. purpose-driven dating
    • How to set love goals that are actually healthy
    • What intentional partnership looks like (beyond vision boards)
    • Rhonda’s tips for singles & Dre’s advice for couples

    🔁 Pattern or Intention?“I just want to see what happens” = Pattern“I want consistency, not just chemistry” = Intention“I’m choosing peace this year” = Let’s break that one down…
    💚 For Singles:
    • Date with clarity, not urgency
    • Vet for alignment, not just attraction
    • Take breaks without giving up

    💞 For Couples:
    • Improve communication, not just commitment
    • Repair, don’t avoid conflict
    • Be intentional with time, affection, and appreciation

    ✍🏽 Try This:Choose one word for your love life this year.Write 3 intentions, not outcomes.Ask yourself: What can I give, not just what do I want?
    🧠 Wrap line: “You don’t need a new relationship — you need a new relationship with how you love.”
    💬 Drop your word for the year in the comments!
    ✅ Like, comment, subscribe, and follow us @RealLoveScenario for weekly real talk on love, growth, and healing.
    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • “Why Does Loneliness Hit So Hard?”

    “Why Does Loneliness Hit So Hard?”
    Dec 17 2025
    Why does loneliness hit so hard—even when life looks full?In this episode of Real Love Scenario, we explore the emotional difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and why even high-achievers or people in relationships can feel isolated.
    We share personal stories of post-breakup lows, “busy-but-empty” seasons, and long stretches of singleness—and offer real strategies to work through them with clarity and care.
    💡 The 4 C’s to Help You Through It:
    • Clarity – Name the feeling: “I’m lonely,” not just “I’m bored”
    • Care – Practice self-compassion and nourish your body
    • Community – Strengthen small and deep connections
    • Calendar – Anchor your week with human touchpoints (calls, events, service)

    🟢 Green Flags: Initiating hangouts, joining groups, honest check-ins🔴 Red Flags: Doomscrolling, numbing with situationships, isolating
    ✅ Try this: “I’m in a lonely patch—can we plan a walk or call this week?”
    💬 Comment below: When do you feel loneliest, and what helps you get through it?
    ✅ Like, comment, subscribe, and follow us @RealLoveScenario for more real talk on healing, connection, and love.

    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    47 mins
  • Love Bombing or Real Love? How to Spot the Difference

    Love Bombing or Real Love? How to Spot the Difference
    Nov 13 2025
    Is it real love… or just love bombing in disguise?In this episode of Real Love Scenario, we unpack the manipulative tactic known as love bombing — and help you spot the difference between genuine affection and emotional overload.
    On the surface, it might feel like a fairytale — constant texts, big gifts, fast “I love yous.” But underneath, it could be a way to control and confuse.
    🎯 What We Break Down:
    • What love bombing really is (and isn’t)
    • Why it’s more about control than care
    • How to test the tempo, transparency, and track record
    • Signs you’re being love bombed vs. loved
    • How to slow things down without losing connection

    🛑 Red Flags:
    • Over-the-top gestures early on
    • Gift-giving as a form of guilt or control
    • “We’re soulmates” in week 2
    • Isolation masked as devotion

    💚 Green Flags:
    • Consistent behavior over time
    • Healthy pacing and mutual decision-making
    • Affection that leaves room to breathe

    💬 Drop a comment: Have you ever been love bombed? What were the signs?
    ✅ Like, comment, subscribe, and follow us @RealLoveScenario for weekly deep dives on dating, healing, and real relationships.
    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    51 mins
  • Why So Many Black Men Struggle to Be Vulnerable in Relationships

    Why So Many Black Men Struggle to Be Vulnerable in Relationships
    Nov 5 2025
    Why is it so hard for Black men to be vulnerable in relationships?

    In this powerful episode of Real Love Scenario, Dre and Rhonda have an honest conversation about the emotional walls many men carry — and what it takes to break them down.
    We explore the pressure Black men face to always be strong, silent, and in control — and how these expectations lead to isolation, miscommunication, and frustration in love.

    🔑 Topics We Cover:
    • How societal norms and male friendships impact emotional expression
    • Why vulnerability is seen as weakness — and how to reframe it
    • The role women can play in creating emotionally safe spaces
    • How unspoken expectations hurt both partners
    • What emotional safety really looks like in healthy love

    💬 Real Talk: We can’t build intimacy without vulnerability. And we can’t be vulnerable without safety.

    🟢 Green Flags: Active listening, emotional honesty, mutual empathy🔴 Red Flags: Dismissiveness, “man up” culture, emotional shutdowns

    📢 Comment below: What does emotional safety look like for you in a relationship?

    ✅ Like, comment, share, and subscribe for more real conversations about love, healing, and partnership.

    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    50 mins
  • Therapy in Relationships: Do You Have to Be Healed Before You Date?

    Therapy in Relationships: Do You Have to Be Healed Before You Date?
    Oct 29 2025
    Do you have to be healed before you date—or can love help you heal?In this episode of Real Love Scenario, we explore the complex relationship between healing, therapy, and dating. Do we need to “fix” ourselves first—or is growth something we can do together?
    We unpack what healing actually means, how therapy can shift your dating life, and why self-awareness is one of the sexiest traits in any relationship.
    🧠 The 4 H’s Framework:
    • History – family patterns & past wounds
    • Habits – conflict styles, emotional triggers
    • Healing – therapy, community care, faith
    • Help – access to care, finding culturally competent therapists

    🟢 Green Flags: Accountability, growth without prompting, active self-reflection🔴 Red Flags: “That’s just how I am,” weaponizing therapy talk, no willingness to try
    💡 Remember: You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be committed to growth.
    💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Can love really help you heal? Or do we need to heal alone first?
    ✅ Like, comment, share, and subscribe for weekly real-talk on love and relationships.
    📘 Share your favorite mental-health or healing resource below!
    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here:https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario
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    46 mins
  • HOW Soon Is Too Soon to Ask...What Are We?’

    HOW Soon Is Too Soon to Ask...What Are We?’
    Oct 15 2025
    👉 Want us to answer your real love scenario? Submit it here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario


    How soon is too soon to ask, “What are we?”    On this episode of Real Love Scenario, we’re unpacking one of the most vulnerable—and important—conversations in dating: defining the relationship.
    Is it a vibe… or are we actually building something? We’ll break down the key definitions, green flags, and red flags when it comes to exclusivity, timelines, and clarity.
    🧠 We explore the 4 C’s:
    • Clarity – shared definitions of “exclusive” and “relationship”
    • Capacity – are they actually available emotionally and mentally?
    • Compatibility – values, goals, lifestyle pace
    • Consistency – do the actions match the words?

    🔥 Topics We Cover:
    • Exclusivity vs. official relationship vs. sexual boundaries
    • Best & worst “DTR” (Define the Relationship) stories
    • The infamous “delete the apps” moment
    • Timelines that work… and ones that don’t
    • Scripts to open the convo without pressure

    🟢 Green flags: Steady plans, “we” language, friend/fam integration🔴 Red flags: Avoiding the convo, vibe-only energy, hot–cold behavior
    💬 Tell us your timeline in the comments:Team 6 Weeks / Team 3 Months / Team When-It-Feels-Right
    🗣 Favorite prompt to try:“I’m not asking for a grid post—just clarity about us and deleting the apps.”
    ✅ Like, comment, subscribe, and follow us @RealLoveScenario.Vote in our IG poll and share your best DTR moment below!
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    54 mins