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Welcome back to the Relationship Status Podcast, where we're changing relationships one conversation at a time! This episode, Yusuf, Angel, and Chanel get into the complicated realities of marriage, blended families, emotional distance, and dating expectations. And trust us… everybody has an opinion! DILEMMA #1: Can Your Marriage Survive Resentment? After 17 years of marriage, one wife is struggling with resentment toward her husband's son from a previous relationship. Now that the son is grown and experiencing difficulties, her husband wants him to move back home. But years of anxiety, unresolved tension, and communication problems have created a serious divide in their marriage. Can reconnecting with a stepchild save a marriage? Should a spouse ever have to choose between their partner and their child? And can your feelings be valid while your actions are still wrong? DILEMMA #2: Is Seven Days Without Seeing Your Partner Acceptable? A woman is questioning her relationship after going an entire week without seeing the man she's dating—even though they live just five minutes apart! When she expresses her concerns, his response is, “You're not dying.” Is he setting a healthy boundary, or showing a lack of consideration? How much time apart is too much when you're dating? And if someone wants to be with you, shouldn't they make time for you? IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Marriage problems and years of unresolved resentment Blended families, stepchildren, and parental responsibilities Whether your spouse should come before your children How anxiety and resentment affect relationships Emotional shutdowns and communication problems in marriage Supporting an adult child without damaging your marriage How often couples should see each other while dating Healthy boundaries versus emotional unavailability Why matching energy can turn into petty relationship games Whether actions speak louder than words How to take accountability without making yourself the villain DON'T MISS OUR “EITHER OR” SEGMENT! Would you respect your partner's need for space or assume something is wrong? Is making your coffee every morning an act of love when your spouse refuses to talk to you? And when it comes to your struggling adult child, does family come first or does marriage come first? The panel weighs in, the jokes get personal, and the relationship hot takes don't disappoint! YUSUF'S FINAL THOUGHT Love isn't just about whether someone is still there. Someone can make your coffee every morning and still be emotionally absent. Someone can ask for space and still love you. Someone can need their child and still need their marriage. And you can experience anxiety, resentment, fear, or insecurity without automatically being the villain. The real question isn't who's the victim. It's this: What is each person responsible for, and what are we going to do about what's wrong? JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Drop your answers in the comments: Should a spouse ever tell their partner that their child cannot come into the family home? Would you stay married to someone who resented your child? Is going seven days without seeing someone you're dating a red flag? How often should couples see each other while dating? Can you love someone and still be emotionally unavailable to them? Like this video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss another conversation about love, relationshi... Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and First Listener Letter(00:02:45) - Initial Reactions to the 17-Year Marriage Letter(00:04:41) - Unresolved Resentment and 17 Years of Marriage(00:06:08) - Dating Someone Whose Partner Struggles With Your Child(00:09:31) - Personal Stories of Stepkids and Relationship Strain(00:13:37) - Was She Wrong to Keep His Son Away?(00:16:54) - Resentment Toward Husband vs Stepchild(00:19:07) - Can He Still Love Her While Shut Down?(00:19:58) - Advice: Connect With the Stepson and Seek Therapy(00:22:00) - Second Letter: A Week Without Seeing Your Partner(00:24:07) - Debating How Often You Should See Someone(00:27:05) - Is It Okay to Say 'You're Not Dying'?(00:29:51) - Men, Women, and Making Time for What You Want(00:31:10) - Either Or Segment(00:34:13) - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Host: Yusuf Are your parents the reason you love the way you do? Or are you repeating the same relationship mistakes you swore you would never make? On this episode of Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf sits down with Chanel and Angel for a raw, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about how our parents' relationships shape the way we date, communicate, handle conflict, approach marriage, and define love. From childhood trauma and absent parents to cheating, forgiveness, emotional availability, and the relationship patterns we carry into adulthood, this conversation challenges us to look in the mirror and ask a difficult question: Are you building a healthier relationship, or are you just repeating what you grew up watching? We break down how children learn about love by watching their parents, why some people confuse chaos with chemistry, and how growing up around infidelity or unhealthy communication can influence the way we handle our own relationships. But here's the real question: Does your childhood explain your behavior, or have you been using it as an excuse? Yusuf, Chanel, and Angel get into the uncomfortable conversations about accountability, parental influence, forgiveness, and whether parents should be honest with their children about their relationship mistakes. Expect strong opinions, personal stories, disagreements, laughs, and relationship hot takes that will have you looking at your own upbringing differently. In This Episode, We Discuss: How your parents' relationship can shape your dating habits. Why you may choose partners who feel familiar, even when familiar isn't healthy. Whether cheating is a learned behavior or a personal choice. How your parents' communication style influences your own. Why some people mistake yelling, arguing, and aggression for passion. The impact of absent parents and unresolved childhood wounds. Why accountability matters more than excuses. Whether parents should tell their children about past relationship mistakes. How to break generational relationship patterns. Why recognizing your patterns is only the beginning of changing them. QUESTION OF THE DAY What's one relationship habit you learned from your parents that you had to unlearn as an adult? Drop your answer in the comments. Let's have an honest conversation about the things we inherited, the things we're healing, and the patterns we're determined not to pass down. ️ MEET THE HOSTS Yusuf — Relationship Status Podcast Bringing unfiltered relationship conversations, uncomfortable truths, and unapologetic relationship hot takes. Chanel Sharing perspectives on love, family, communication, and the relationship lessons we carry through life. Angel Adding honest opinions and real-life perspective to conversations about dating, relationships, and marriage. CONNECT WITH RELATIONSHIP STATUS PODCAST Follow us across social media: @RELSTPodcast Have a relationship dilemma or advice letter? Email: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to the Relationship Status Podcast team at [email protected]. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/relationshipstatus BOOK MENTIONED Check out the book discussed during the episode b... Chapters (00:00:00) - Cold Open: Cheating Patterns and Family Mirroring(00:01:05) - Welcome to Relationship Status(00:01:33) - Yousef's Dad on Infidelity and 'Breeding' Excuse(00:03:15) - Growing Up in Single Parent Households(00:03:59) - Angel's Absent Father Story(00:05:50) - First Relationship Examples: Parents' Marriages(00:07:07) - Yousef's Parents' Relationship Patterns(00:10:32) - How Parents Handled Conflict(00:13:07) - Angel's Mom and Stepdad's Communication Struggles(00:15:21) - Dealing With Conflict in Own Marriages(00:16:44) - Affection and Love Language From Parents(00:18:19) - Saying 'I Love You' and Emotional Inheritance(00:21:05) - Trust, Keys, and the 'Pop Up' Debate(00:22:58) - Angel's House Key Confession Story(00:24:27) - Why Did I Get Married Again? Movie Discussion Begins(00:25:32) - Shielding Sons From Toxic Relationship Patterns(00:27:55) - Chanel's Temper and Teaching Sons Chivalry(00:32:18) - Mimicking Parents' Relationship Behaviors(00:34:35) - Choosing Partners Who Feel Familiar(00:36:18) - Believing in Forever and Marriage Commitment(00:38:52) - Either/Or Segment: Fighting vs Silence(00:40:04) - Either/Or: Dating Like Your Parents, Privacy in Marriage(00:41:40) - Debate: Should Kids Know About Parents' Infidelity?(00:44:06) - Yousef's Personal Story: Honesty With His Kids(00:46:34) - How Much Information Is Too Much for Kids?(00:55:06) - Does Disclosure Prevent or Enable Cheating?(00:58:59) - Open Communication Creates a Two-Way Street(01:01:15) - Rapid Fire Questions on Inherited Habits(01:06:25) - Movie Reactions and Closing Thoughts(01:07:16) - Final Thought: Breaking the Cycle(01:08:33) - Outro and Where to Find Us

Host: Yusuf Are your parents the reason you love the way you do? Or are you repeating the same relationship mistakes you swore you would never make? On this episode of Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf sits down with Chanel and Angel for a raw, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about how our parents' relationships shape the way we date, communicate, handle conflict, approach marriage, and define love. From childhood trauma and absent parents to cheating, forgiveness, emotional availability, and the relationship patterns we carry into adulthood, this conversation challenges us to look in the mirror and ask a difficult question: Are you building a healthier relationship, or are you just repeating what you grew up watching? We break down how children learn about love by watching their parents, why some people confuse chaos with chemistry, and how growing up around infidelity or unhealthy communication can influence the way we handle our own relationships. But here's the real question: Does your childhood explain your behavior, or have you been using it as an excuse? Yusuf, Chanel, and Angel get into the uncomfortable conversations about accountability, parental influence, forgiveness, and whether parents should be honest with their children about their relationship mistakes. Expect strong opinions, personal stories, disagreements, laughs, and relationship hot takes that will have you looking at your own upbringing differently. In This Episode, We Discuss: How your parents' relationship can shape your dating habits. Why you may choose partners who feel familiar, even when familiar isn't healthy. Whether cheating is a learned behavior or a personal choice. How your parents' communication style influences your own. Why some people mistake yelling, arguing, and aggression for passion. The impact of absent parents and unresolved childhood wounds. Why accountability matters more than excuses. Whether parents should tell their children about past relationship mistakes. How to break generational relationship patterns. Why recognizing your patterns is only the beginning of changing them. QUESTION OF THE DAY What's one relationship habit you learned from your parents that you had to unlearn as an adult? Drop your answer in the comments. Let's have an honest conversation about the things we inherited, the things we're healing, and the patterns we're determined not to pass down. ️ MEET THE HOSTS Yusuf — Relationship Status Podcast Bringing unfiltered relationship conversations, uncomfortable truths, and unapologetic relationship hot takes. Chanel Sharing perspectives on love, family, communication, and the relationship lessons we carry through life. Angel Adding honest opinions and real-life perspective to conversations about dating, relationships, and marriage. CONNECT WITH RELATIONSHIP STATUS PODCAST Follow us across social media: @RELSTPodcast Have a relationship dilemma or advice letter? Email: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to the Relationship Status Podcast team at [email protected]. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/relationshipstatus BOOK MENTIONED Check out the book discussed during the episo... Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Episode(00:00:14) - Dad's Cheating and Family History(00:02:18) - Growing Up With Single or Divorced Parents(00:04:44) - Parents' Relationship Patterns and Infidelity(00:09:30) - How Parents Dealt With Conflict(00:15:44) - Affection and Learning to Express Love(00:19:50) - Trust, Keys, and Relationship Boundaries(00:21:51) - Dating Story: The Key Incident(00:23:21) - Why Did I Get Married Again - Movie Discussion(00:26:50) - Raising Sons to Treat Women Well(00:31:13) - Mimicking Parents' Behaviors in Relationships(00:33:30) - Choosing Partners Who Feel Familiar(00:35:04) - Belief in Forever and Marriage Commitment(00:37:46) - Either Or Segment Begins(00:40:07) - Should Parents Disclose Everything to Kids?(00:44:31) - Debate: Honesty About Infidelity With Children(00:49:44) - Personal Stories of Honesty With Own Kids(00:58:39) - Creating Open Communication With Children(01:00:26) - Rapid Fire Questions on Inherited Habits(01:05:36) - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Host: Yusuf What does it REALLY mean to be the leader in a relationship? And can you be independent without becoming selfish? In this episode of Relationship Status, Yusuf, Angel, Chanel, and special guest Diamond Nettles have a raw, funny, and sometimes VERY heated conversation about love, leadership, independence, marriage, compatibility, and what it really takes to build a life with someone. The conversation gets real about whether men should lead relationships, whether women can lead without emasculating their partners, and where the line between leadership and control actually exists. We also get into: Why men aren't showing up for singles mixers Are dating apps helping people find love—or keeping them single? Can you be independent without becoming selfish? What does leadership actually look like in a relationship? Should men always be the head of the household? Can a woman lead and still be submissive? When does helping your partner become control? Should couples share bank accounts or keep finances separate? Can love overcome disagreements about having children? Chemistry vs. compatibility Peace vs. passion Being loved correctly vs. being completely understood Choosing someone who loves you vs. someone who shares your vision What you REALLY need to understand before choosing someone to build a life with And of course, we couldn't end the episode without putting everybody through the Relationship Status Either/Or Challenge! QUESTION OF THE EPISODE: Can you truly build a healthy relationship if you and your partner don't agree on what the relationship should look like? Drop your answer in the comments! ❤️ Relationship Status is where we have the conversations people are thinking about but sometimes don't want to have. Subscribe, turn on notifications, and join the conversation as we continue changing relationships one conversation at a time. FOLLOW RELATIONSHIP STATUS Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @RELSTATUSPODCAST Website: relationshipstatuspodcast.com GET YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS MERCH: Visit the website and grab your official Relationship Status gear. ️ FOLLOW THE GUEST Diamond Nettles — Facebook: Diamond Nettles Instagram/TikTok: @DNettles LISTEN • WATCH • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE If this conversation made you laugh, think, or argue with your screen, share this episode with somebody who needs to hear it! THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS PODCAST Where we're making relationships better, one conversation at a time. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Eat My Biscuits – 2881 Main Street, East Point, GA. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about and tell them Relationship Status sent you! ️ Crux Media Group – Need your podcast recorded, edited, or produced professionally? Visit Crux Media Group for all your podcasting needs. ⭐ Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow, Subscribe, and leave a 5-Star Review! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening Scenario: Leadership vs Control(00:00:53) - Introducing Guest Diamond Nettles(00:01:14) - What Does Leadership Mean in a Relationship?(00:02:46) - Upbringing and Views on Male Leadership(00:06:29) - Southern vs City Expectations of Manliness(00:07:29) - The Lawn Mowing Debate: Ego or Practicality(00:10:50) - Balancing Strengths and Leadership Roles(00:12:10) - Leader vs Dictator and Gender Roles(00:14:13) - Personal Marriage Experiences with Leadership(00:15:13) - Blended Family and Household Leadership(00:17:13) - Reflecting on Past Marriage and Toxicity(00:18:33) - Relationship Scenarios: Control, Selfishness, Kids(00:21:35) - Either Or Game: Leadership and Money Choices(00:23:36) - Either Or Game: Chemistry, Peace, and Passion(00:25:16) - Either Or Game: Love vs Understanding vs Vision(00:27:51) - Final Thoughts and Advice on Building Together(00:29:58) - Closing, Social Media, and Merch

Host: Yusuf What does it REALLY mean to be the leader in a relationship? And can you be independent without becoming selfish? In this episode of Relationship Status, Yusuf, Angel, Chanel, and special guest Diamond Nettles have a raw, funny, and sometimes VERY heated conversation about love, leadership, independence, marriage, compatibility, and what it really takes to build a life with someone. The conversation gets real about whether men should lead relationships, whether women can lead without emasculating their partners, and where the line between leadership and control actually exists. We also get into: Why men aren't showing up for singles mixers Are dating apps helping people find love—or keeping them single? Can you be independent without becoming selfish? What does leadership actually look like in a relationship? Should men always be the head of the household? Can a woman lead and still be submissive? When does helping your partner become control? Should couples share bank accounts or keep finances separate? Can love overcome disagreements about having children? Chemistry vs. compatibility Peace vs. passion Being loved correctly vs. being completely understood Choosing someone who loves you vs. someone who shares your vision What you REALLY need to understand before choosing someone to build a life with And of course, we couldn't end the episode without putting everybody through the Relationship Status Either/Or Challenge! QUESTION OF THE EPISODE: Can you truly build a healthy relationship if you and your partner don't agree on what the relationship should look like? Drop your answer in the comments! ❤️ Relationship Status is where we have the conversations people are thinking about but sometimes don't want to have. Subscribe, turn on notifications, and join the conversation as we continue changing relationships one conversation at a time. FOLLOW RELATIONSHIP STATUS Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @RELSTATUSPODCAST Website: relationshipstatuspodcast.com GET YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS MERCH: Visit the website and grab your official Relationship Status gear. ️ FOLLOW THE GUEST Diamond Nettles — Facebook: Diamond Nettles Instagram/TikTok: @DNettles LISTEN • WATCH • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE If this conversation made you laugh, think, or argue with your screen, share this episode with somebody who needs to hear it! THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS PODCAST Where we're making relationships better, one conversation at a time. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Eat My Biscuits – 2881 Main Street, East Point, GA. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about and tell them Relationship Status sent you! ️ Crux Media Group – Need your podcast recorded, edited, or produced professionally? Visit Crux Media Group for all your podcasting needs. ⭐ Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow, Subscribe, and leave a 5-Star Review!

What happens when your partner cheats… and you decide to cheat back? Are you finally even, or are you just two people who need to be single? In this episode of the Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf In The Building, Shannell, and Angel get into one of the messiest questions in relationships: Is cheating back ever justified? The conversation gets REAL as the crew debates revenge cheating, trust, emotional cheating, physical cheating, accountability, forgiveness, marriage, and whether hurting someone because they hurt you makes the situation better—or just makes both people wrong. IN THIS EPISODE: If you cheat back, are you finally “even”? Is cheating ever just a mistake? Can someone cheat and still be a good person? Why do people cheat? Do men and women cheat for different reasons? Is emotional cheating worse than physical cheating? Does cheating start before sex? Can you rebuild a marriage after infidelity? Who is more wrong—the person who cheated first or the person who cheated back? Should you stay and work through betrayal or walk away? Can revenge actually repair a wounded ego? What does accountability look like after cheating? Plus, the crew gets into the “Black Men Don’t Cheat” debate, plays Either Or, and reads a relationship letter from someone who cheated back after discovering her husband’s affair. And Yusuf closes the episode with a powerful final thought about revenge, dignity, character, and making sure someone else's bad decision doesn't dictate who you become. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome Back to Relationship Status 01:22 — You Cheated… So I Cheated Back 04:01 — “If You Cheat, I’m Out” 06:24 — Black Men Don’t Cheat?! 10:00 — Is Cheating Ever Just a Mistake? 12:50 — Do Men and Women Cheat for Different Reasons? 14:23 — Is It Cheating If There’s No Sex? 16:55 — Is Cheating Back About Revenge or Your Ego? 19:24 — Who Is More Wrong? 23:28 — Either Or 25:47 — Great in Bed vs. Great With Money 28:09 — Your Partner’s Ex: Best Friend or Coworker? 31:14 — “My Husband Cheated… So I Cheated Back” 34:39 — Can You Stay After Infidelity? 38:36 — Yusuf’s Take on Cheating Back in Marriage 41:50 — Yusuf’s Final Thought 42:43 — Relationship Status Podcast Sign-Off NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If your partner cheated on you, would you: A. Forgive them and work on the relationship B. Leave immediately C. Cheat back D. Something else Drop your answer in the comments! LIKE this video COMMENT your thoughts SUBSCRIBE to the channel SHARE this episode with somebody who needs to hear this conversation ️ Relationship Status Podcast Where we have conversations about relationships that everybody else is afraid to have. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Show Opening(00:01:21) - Topic Intro: Cheating Back to Get Even(00:03:21) - Is Cheating Ever Justified or Repetitive?(00:06:09) - Do Men Inherently Want Multiple Women?(00:07:00) - Black Men Don't Cheat Banter(00:08:43) - Habitual Cheating and Being a Good Man(00:10:31) - Cheating Until You Get Caught / Leisure Time Jokes(00:12:51) - Men vs Women: Reasons for Cheating(00:14:26) - Does Emotional Cheating Without Sex Count?(00:16:54) - Cheating Back: Ego Repair or Justice?(00:19:23) - Who's Worse: Original Cheater or Retaliator?(00:21:33) - Justifying Cheating and Blame Debate(00:23:24) - We Lied Segment Intro(00:24:04) - Either Or: Argue or Do Whatever You Want(00:25:44) - Either Or: Good in Bed vs Good with Money(00:27:26) - Either Or: Reassurance vs Know-It-All Partner(00:28:07) - Either Or: Ex as Best Friend or Coworker(00:31:13) - Listener Letter: Husband Cheated, Wife Retaliated(00:32:45) - Debate: Natural Reaction to Retaliate vs Character(00:35:45) - Choosing to Stay Means Choosing Not to Retaliate(00:41:46) - Final Thoughts on Revenge and Self-Respect(00:42:43) - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

Host: Yusuf  Can you love someone deeply and still admit they’re not good for you? And what happens when you finally realize the “perfect partner” doesn’t exist? On this episode of the Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf in the Building, Angel, and Shannell sit down with author Terry Whitmire to unpack her book "Given" and dive into some VERY real questions about love, marriage, compatibility, trauma, accountability, emotional availability, and what it really means to be a good partner. The conversation gets real when we ask: Can you be a good person but still be a bad partner? When does supporting your partner become losing yourself? Can you love someone and recognize that your relationship is unhealthy? And would a relationship actually be better if your partner was always attentive, always available, and always knew exactly what you needed? We also get into the fascinating sci-fi side of Terry’s story, including Cass and Harmony, artificial intelligence, technology, and what happens when someone—or something—is designed to become the “perfect” partner. And of course, Yusuf, Angel, and Shannell bring the heat with the Either/Or segment: Love or compatibility? Emotional safety or physical chemistry? Being understood or being desired? Being needed or being chosen? Forgiveness or accountability? A partner who challenges you or one who always agrees? A perfect partner or a partner willing to grow? This episode asks one of the biggest relationship questions of all: Are we spending too much time looking for the right person and not enough time learning how to BE the right partner? Terry also shares how her own marriage influenced the characters and themes in the book—and why vulnerability, growth, communication, and accountability matter so much in a healthy relationship. QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you rather have a partner who is perfect for you—or a partner who is willing to grow with you? Drop your answer in the comments. Get Terry Whitmire’s "Given": https://link.amazon/B02SAwucm ️ THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS PODCAST Where we're making relationships better, one conversation at a time. Find us on YouTube: RELSTAT Podcast Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast ️ Listen to Relationship Status on your favorite podcast platform. Join the conversation: relstpodcastmail.com ❤️ Join the Relationship Status community on Patreon: https://patreon.com/relationshipstatus And don't forget about Singles Game Night—coming to a city near you! Email:[email protected] Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio and more Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Eat My Biscuits – 2881 Main Street, East Point, GA. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about and tell them Relationship Status sent you! ️ Crux Media Group – Need your podcast recorded, edited, or produced professionally? Visit Crux Media Group for all your podcasting needs. ⭐ Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow, Subscribe, and leave a 5-Star Review! Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and relationship status intros(00:00:28) - Terry's marriage story and ex talk(00:02:11) - Why Terry wrote 'Given'(00:03:20) - Designing the perfect partner game(00:10:25) - Perfection vs partnership in marriage(00:11:39) - Marrying for stability vs love(00:14:48) - Book genre and character craft discussion(00:17:20) - Marshall's emotional unavailability(00:19:08) - Upbringing and how it shapes relationships(00:21:09) - Losing yourself while supporting a partner(00:24:11) - Personal stories of self-sacrifice in marriage(00:27:08) - The five-year marriage renewal concept(00:30:18) - Trauma, compassion, and accountability(00:35:01) - Cass, Harmony, and AI relationships(00:40:39) - Would a perfect AI partner make you happy(00:42:47) - Loving someone in an unhealthy relationship(00:44:22) - Either/or relationship questions game(00:48:48) - 60-day decision hypothetical(00:50:47) - Right person vs right partner debate(00:52:05) - Book's meaning and final thoughts(00:52:38) - Terry's real-life inspiration for the book(00:55:48) - Where to find Terry and the book(00:57:25) - Closing shoutouts and dating app rant

Host: Yusuf  Can you love someone deeply and still admit they’re not good for you? And what happens when you finally realize the “perfect partner” doesn’t exist? On this episode of the Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf in the Building, Angel, and Shannell sit down with author Terry Whitmire to unpack her book "Given" and dive into some VERY real questions about love, marriage, compatibility, trauma, accountability, emotional availability, and what it really means to be a good partner. The conversation gets real when we ask: Can you be a good person but still be a bad partner? When does supporting your partner become losing yourself? Can you love someone and recognize that your relationship is unhealthy? And would a relationship actually be better if your partner was always attentive, always available, and always knew exactly what you needed? We also get into the fascinating sci-fi side of Terry’s story, including Cass and Harmony, artificial intelligence, technology, and what happens when someone—or something—is designed to become the “perfect” partner. And of course, Yusuf, Angel, and Shannell bring the heat with the Either/Or segment: Love or compatibility? Emotional safety or physical chemistry? Being understood or being desired? Being needed or being chosen? Forgiveness or accountability? A partner who challenges you or one who always agrees? A perfect partner or a partner willing to grow? This episode asks one of the biggest relationship questions of all: Are we spending too much time looking for the right person and not enough time learning how to BE the right partner? Terry also shares how her own marriage influenced the characters and themes in the book—and why vulnerability, growth, communication, and accountability matter so much in a healthy relationship. QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you rather have a partner who is perfect for you—or a partner who is willing to grow with you? Drop your answer in the comments. Get Terry Whitmire’s "Given": https://link.amazon/B02SAwucm ️ THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS PODCAST Where we're making relationships better, one conversation at a time. Find us on YouTube: RELSTAT Podcast Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast ️ Listen to Relationship Status on your favorite podcast platform. Join the conversation: relstpodcastmail.com ❤️ Join the Relationship Status community on Patreon: https://patreon.com/relationshipstatus And don't forget about Singles Game Night—coming to a city near you! Email:[email protected] Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio and more Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Eat My Biscuits – 2881 Main Street, East Point, GA. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about and tell them Relationship Status sent you! ️ Crux Media Group – Need your podcast recorded, edited, or produced professionally? Visit Crux Media Group for all your podcasting needs. ⭐ Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow, Subscribe, and leave a 5-Star Review! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro: Can You Love Someone in an Unhealthy Relationship?(00:00:57) - Welcome and Guest Introduction: Terry Whitmire(00:01:20) - Relationship Status and Marriage Talk(00:03:05) - How the Book 'Given' Came to Be(00:04:14) - Searching for the Perfect Partner: Non-Negotiables and Compromises(00:05:21) - Height, Chemistry, and Dating Preferences(00:09:01) - Annoying Habits and Deal Breakers(00:11:22) - Perfection vs Partnership in Marriage(00:12:40) - Marrying for Security vs Love(00:15:10) - Character Development: Marshall and Cece(00:16:41) - Emotional Availability: Good Person vs Good Partner(00:18:28) - Upbringing and How It Shapes Relationships(00:20:31) - Losing Yourself While Supporting Your Partner(00:23:30) - Personal Stories: Sacrifice and Identity in Marriage(00:26:13) - The Five-Year Marriage Renewal Concept(00:29:38) - Trauma, Compassion, and Accountability in Relationships(00:34:17) - Cass and Harmony: AI, Desire, and Missing Needs(00:37:33) - Harmony's Voice and the Idea of the 'Perfect' Partner(00:40:02) - Would a Perfect, Always-Agreeable Partner Make You Happy?(00:42:12) - Loving Someone in an Unhealthy Relationship Revisited(00:43:41) - Either/Or Relationship Questions Game(00:48:14) - The 60-Day Decision Hypothetical(00:50:07) - Right Person vs Right Partner and Dating Culture(00:51:27) - What 'Given' Says About Love(00:51:58) - Terry's Own Marriage and Inspiration for the Book(00:53:30) - Final Thoughts and Where to Find the Book(00:55:35) - Closing Remarks, Shoutouts, and Event Plugs

Host: Yusuf In The Building What happens when someone likes you WAY more than you like them? Is it okay to keep dating someone who treats you amazingly, even when your feelings haven't caught up? Or are you secretly giving them false hope every time you accept their attention, gifts, affection, and time? In this episode of Relationship Status, we get REAL about the uncomfortable side of dating when the feelings aren't equal. Can you build a healthy relationship with someone you don't feel strongly about? Is it better to hurt someone with the truth today—or hurt them even more six months from now? Should you accept expensive gifts from someone you know likes you more than you like them? When does “just hanging out” become stringing someone along? ❤️ Can attraction grow over time, or are we just trying to convince ourselves to feel something that's not there? And what happens when the person who likes you more starts seeking constant reassurance? We also get into some hilarious Either/Or questions, including whether you'd rather be loved more or love more, choose chemistry or compatibility, give someone three dates or tell them immediately you're not feeling it, and whether you'd rather be someone's safe choice or their exciting choice. But the real conversation comes down to one uncomfortable truth: You can appreciate someone without desiring them. You can respect someone without wanting a relationship with them. And you can recognize that someone is a great person without believing they're your person. The problem isn't having different feelings. The problem is knowing the feelings aren't equal and continuing to accept the benefits of someone's love anyway. If you've ever been the person who loved harder—or the person who knew you couldn't love someone the same way—this conversation is going to hit differently. QUESTION FOR YOU: Would you rather someone hurt you with the truth immediately, or give you a chance to see if their feelings eventually grow? Drop your answer in the comments. And remember: “You're a great person. I'm just not your person.” Welcome to Relationship Status—where we talk relationships, dating, love, communication, and the messy situations nobody wants to admit they're in. Subscribe for more real conversations about relationships, dating, love, and everything in between. Submit an Advice Letter: [email protected] Want to be a Guest? [email protected] Website: relationshipstatuspodcast.com ❤️ Join the Patreon: patreon.com/relationshipstatus Follow Relationship Status on social media for more relationship conversations, clips, questions, and toxic takes. #RelationshipStatus #RelationshipAdvice #DatingAdvice #Relationships #Dating #Love #ToxicRelationships #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipPodcast #DatingLife #ModernDating #Communication #Situationships Chapters (00:00:00) - In the Elevator With Intimacy(00:00:52) - Do You Arrive At A Relationship With Your Love Interest?(00:02:04) - What Did I Do In A Situation Where The Guy Knew More(00:03:40) - Like I Think I Like People More Than They Like Me(00:07:38) - What I Learned From Hanging Up On A Guy(00:09:17) - It's Not You, It's Me(00:12:06) - "Can You Hang Out With A Woman Without Being Romantic?"(00:15:02) - When You Think You Like A Person More Than You Do(00:18:42) - Is It Romantic When You Ask A Woman Out On A Date?(00:22:29) - "I Don't Consider My Friends as People"(00:23:26) - Is Being Romantic In A Wedding Romantic?(00:26:27) - "Who Pay For My Wedding?"(00:29:50) - How to Build a Healthy Relationship With Someone You Don't Love(00:32:46) - Favorite Segment of the Week(00:33:08) - 3 Traits Of Toxic People(00:35:54) - He's Perfect On Paper(00:38:32) - How To Deal With When You Think You Like Someone More Than You(00:41:49) - Should I Accept a Gift From Someone I Don't Like?(00:44:22) - Can A Complicated Relationship Create Control, Insecurity?(00:47:20) - He Got Me A Gift On The First Date(00:50:53) - "He's Leading With His Money"(00:54:03) - What's One Sign That You're Dating Someone Out Of Guilt(00:55:05) - How To respectfully Tell Someone You're Not Feeling The Same Way(00:57:14) - The Hardest Relationship Decision Ever Made

Host: Yusuf In The Building What happens when someone likes you WAY more than you like them? Is it okay to keep dating someone who treats you amazingly, even when your feelings haven't caught up? Or are you secretly giving them false hope every time you accept their attention, gifts, affection, and time? In this episode of Relationship Status, we get REAL about the uncomfortable side of dating when the feelings aren't equal. Can you build a healthy relationship with someone you don't feel strongly about? Is it better to hurt someone with the truth today—or hurt them even more six months from now? Should you accept expensive gifts from someone you know likes you more than you like them? When does “just hanging out” become stringing someone along? ❤️ Can attraction grow over time, or are we just trying to convince ourselves to feel something that's not there? And what happens when the person who likes you more starts seeking constant reassurance? We also get into some hilarious Either/Or questions, including whether you'd rather be loved more or love more, choose chemistry or compatibility, give someone three dates or tell them immediately you're not feeling it, and whether you'd rather be someone's safe choice or their exciting choice. But the real conversation comes down to one uncomfortable truth: You can appreciate someone without desiring them. You can respect someone without wanting a relationship with them. And you can recognize that someone is a great person without believing they're your person. The problem isn't having different feelings. The problem is knowing the feelings aren't equal and continuing to accept the benefits of someone's love anyway. If you've ever been the person who loved harder—or the person who knew you couldn't love someone the same way—this conversation is going to hit differently. QUESTION FOR YOU: Would you rather someone hurt you with the truth immediately, or give you a chance to see if their feelings eventually grow? Drop your answer in the comments. And remember: “You're a great person. I'm just not your person.” Welcome to Relationship Status—where we talk relationships, dating, love, communication, and the messy situations nobody wants to admit they're in. Subscribe for more real conversations about relationships, dating, love, and everything in between. Submit an Advice Letter: [email protected] Want to be a Guest? [email protected] Website: relationshipstatuspodcast.com ❤️ Join the Patreon: patreon.com/relationshipstatus Follow Relationship Status on social media for more relationship conversations, clips, questions, and toxic takes. #RelationshipStatus #RelationshipAdvice #DatingAdvice #Relationships #Dating #Love #ToxicRelationships #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipPodcast #DatingLife #ModernDating #Communication #Situationships Chapters (00:05:00) - What Did I Do In A Situation Where The Guy Knew More(00:06:36) - I Like My Love More Than I Like The Person(00:10:50) - What I Learned From The Time I HAD To Hang Up On(00:12:18) - When You're Just Not Right For Someone(00:14:00) - "Can You Really Hang Out With A Woman Without Being Romantic?"(00:16:48) - How To Approach a Woman Without Getting Married(00:21:14) - "I Only Attire To Women That I See Initially"(00:21:38) - Is It Romantic To Ask Her Out On A Date?(00:24:15) - Ex-Boyfriend On His Love Life(00:26:26) - "I Don't Want A Relationship At My Wedding"(00:29:31) - On The Issues Of Sexual Imbalance(00:32:46) - How to Get Out of a Long Relationship(00:35:50) - "This is Good Stuff"(00:36:04) - Toxic Relationships 1(00:38:30) - "Slowly Distance Yourself From My Love"(00:38:50) - Perfect On Paper(00:41:28) - He Should've Never Bought Her A Car(00:45:28) - Domestic Conflicts(00:49:03) - "Not Right Now" With My Love Interest(00:50:16) - I Accepted A Gift On My First Date(00:53:51) - "He Led With His Money"(00:56:59) - Signs That I'm Dating Someone Out Of Compromise(00:58:26) - How To Respectly Tell Someone You're Not Feeling The Same Way(01:00:10) - Relationship Status: When You Don't Feel the Same Way As

What happens when the divorce is final… but emotionally, you’re still married? In this episode of Relationship Status, Yusuf, Angel, and Chanel tackle a powerful relationship advice letter from a divorced parent who is struggling to move on from her ex. At the same time, they continue to co-parent their children. The marriage is over, but the jealousy, arguments, competition, and emotional attachment haven't disappeared. So where does co-parenting end and control begin? And how do you know whether you're genuinely protecting your children or simply struggling to accept that your ex has moved on? The panel gets real about: Why some divorced couples remain emotionally married The importance of setting boundaries with an ex Co-parenting vs. trying to control your former partner Why jealousy doesn't always mean you want your ex back Missing the familiarity of a relationship vs. missing the person Why exes bring up old arguments from years ago Whether divorced couples actually need to become friends How to communicate with an ex when children are involved Why boundaries only work when you actually stand on them The bottom line? The marriage may be over, but that doesn't automatically mean the emotional relationship is over. If you're divorced, separated, co-parenting, dealing with a difficult ex, or trying to figure out how to truly move on, this conversation is for you. QUESTION FOR YOU: Can you successfully co-parent with an ex without being friends with them? And when does co-parenting cross the line into controlling each other's lives? Drop your thoughts in the comments! SUBSCRIBE to Relationship Status for more honest conversations about love, relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, sex, communication, and everything in between. ❤️ JOIN THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS COMMUNITY: Patreon: patreon.com/relationshipstatus ️ RELATIONSHIP STATUS Changing relationships one conversation at a time. Follow the show on social media: @RELSTATPodcast Chapters (00:00:01) - A Letter From The Mayor(00:02:14) - Relationship Status(00:03:00) - Women Crush On Everybody Today(00:04:37) - How To Deal With Your Ex-husband When You're Divor(00:09:56) - "They're Still Emotionally Tied To Each Other"(00:12:30) - How To Deal With An Ex Who Feels He's entitled To(00:16:31) - "I Miss The Person"(00:17:11) - Why Do We Argue About Old Stuff From Our Marriage?(00:19:03) - How To Move On From A Partner Who Has Children Together

Host: Yusuf  Unconditional love, relationship expectations, and what men really need in a relationship—peace, respect, loyalty, attraction, and sex. But are those needs actually simple? What does unconditional love really mean in a relationship? Can you love someone unconditionally while still having boundaries and standards? And when does unconditional love become an excuse to tolerate disrespect, cheating, chaos, or behavior that damages the relationship? On this episode of Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf is joined by Angel and Chanel for a hilarious, honest, and sometimes heated conversation about love, relationships, gender roles, emotional expression, and what men and women actually expect from each other. The conversation starts with a viral clip about unconditional love and quickly turns into a deeper debate about whether love should have conditions, boundaries, or both. Then the crew tackles another important question: Do men and women experience and express hurt differently? Why are men often taught not to cry or show emotion? And does a man's quiet reaction mean he isn't hurt? Things get even more interesting when the conversation shifts to the viral claim that men only need five things: peace, respect, loyalty, attraction, and consistent sex. Is it really that simple? Or are those five things only sustainable when both partners consistently bring the same energy into the relationship? Yusuf also gets personal, sharing real experiences from past relationships and explaining why some of the women in his life didn't just "bring something to the table"—they helped elevate the entire table. From supporting his clothing brand to pushing him toward becoming a teacher, earning his master's degree, and building Crux Media Group, Yusuf explains why having a partner who challenges, supports, and believes in your vision can completely change your life. And yes… the debate gets heated. This is exactly what Relationship Status is about: real conversations, different perspectives, uncomfortable questions, laughter, disagreement, and trying to understand relationships one conversation at a time. And don't forget about Singles Game Night—coming to a city near you! Email: [email protected] Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio and more Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/relationshipstatus ❤️ Subscribe to Relationship Status and join the conversation. Comment your take, because relationships get better one conversation at a time. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Eat My Biscuits – 2881 Main Street, East Point, GA. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about and tell them Relationship Status sent you! ️ Crux Media Group – Need your podcast recorded, edited, or produced professionally? Visit Crux Media Group for all your podcasting needs. ⭐ Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow, Subscribe, and leave a 5-Star Review! Chapters (00:00:00) - Relationship Status(00:01:43) - Unconditional Love(00:07:19) - Unconditional Love(00:13:41) - What Is Unconditional Love In A Marriage?(00:15:23) - Women Feel Like They Hurt Different Than Men(00:18:23) - Black Women Talk About Emotions(00:22:33) - The Worst Parenting Saying Ever(00:26:14) - Why Men Don't Cry(00:28:00) - 5 Things Women Want From Men(00:30:21) - When A Man Deserves a Submissive Woman(00:33:33) - 5 Things A Man Needs In His Relationship(00:37:36) - "Men Are Not as Simple as They Think They Are"(00:40:53) - "It's A Quid Pro-Quo" In A(00:43:32) - Happy Wife: A Woman's Happiness(00:46:22) - How To Get Married With a Happy Partner(00:49:46) - "If Somebody Gives You Chaos, You Should Leave"(00:50:29) - Dion on Being a Purple Unicorn(00:55:31) - What A Supportive Woman Is For Her Husband(01:00:02) - Chrissy on Being the One for Her Man(01:03:16) - Free Relationship Status T-Shirt and Free Candle(01:03:49) - Relationship Status Candle Release & Blind Date Night

“You’re a good woman.” Sounds like a compliment, right? Not when your HUSBAND says it after you discover he’s been messaging another woman and telling her, “You’re exactly my type.” That’s the relationship dilemma at the center of today’s episode of Relationship Status. A married woman writes in after discovering that her husband appears to be attracted to women who are completely different from her. She’s private, family-oriented, and low-key. The women he follows, compliments, and messages are sexy, outgoing, confident, and public. Then she asks the question that changes everything: “If she’s your type, why did you marry me?” His answer? “Because you’re a good woman.” And THAT sparks a much bigger conversation. Does being someone’s “type” actually matter in a marriage? Should you change yourself to become the person your spouse desires? Is finding other people attractive normal—or does messaging them cross a line? Can you love someone without actually desiring them? And when trust is broken, who should make the first move toward fixing the relationship? Yusuf, Chanel, and Chrissy unpack all of it—including the difference between being needed and wanted, whether emotional cheating is still cheating, what happens when someone checks their partner’s phone, and whether couples can actually rebuild trust after something like this. One thing becomes clear: You shouldn't have to become somebody else just to feel chosen by your spouse. But that doesn't mean every marriage problem automatically means divorce. Sometimes the harder question is: “What happened to the relationship we both originally wanted?” Watch until the end and tell us: Would you rather be the “good woman” your partner depends on—or the woman your partner genuinely desires? DROP YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS. And if you've ever questioned whether your partner truly desires you, this conversation is going to hit differently. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Is He Married to Her… But Desires Someone Else? 02:53 — Should She Change to Become His “Type”? 03:41 — His Behavior Isn't Her Responsibility 05:59 — Would You Rather Be “Good” or Desired? 08:00 — The Difference Between Being Needed and Wanted 10:41 — “I’m Not Cheating, I’m Just Talking” 12:39 — When Trust Makes You Check the Phone 13:23 — Why Confrontations About Cheating Get So Heated 16:25 — Who Should Reach Out After the Argument? 18:37 — Should the Hurt Partner Make the First Move? 21:37 — What Happens When Anger Turns Disrespectful? 24:45 — Do People Show Their True Selves When Angry? 27:01 — Did He Marry Her for Security? 27:27 — Should She Become His Type? 29:29 — Is She Insecure—or Seeing the Truth? 30:49 — How Can They Get Their Marriage Back on Track? 31:53 — Where to Find the Hosts + Relationship Status Community THE BIG QUESTION If your spouse told another person, “You’re exactly my type,” would you feel betrayed—even if they never physically cheated? Tell us what YOU think. Comment your answer. Relationship Status — changing relationships one conversation at a time. #RelationshipStatus #RelationshipAdvice #MarriageAdvice #Cheating #Relationships Chapters (00:00:03) - Relationship Sitdown(00:01:12) - Am I His Type or Just His Wife?(00:02:43) - "Does She Need To Change What She Does?"(00:06:46) - I Wanted To Be Wanted(00:10:28) - How To Fix A Cheating Relationship(00:14:28) - How To Talk To A Guy About His Sexual Problems(00:17:01) - "How I Will Want My Wife to Talk To Me"(00:21:01) - "You Are Responsible for Your Reaction to My Actions"(00:25:37) - "Did He Marry Me Because I'm His Type?"(00:29:16) - What I Should Ask My Husband About Our Relationship

Host: Yusuf  What happens when a married man says he loves his wife, but keeps sliding into another woman’s DMs? In this episode of Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf is joined by Shannell and Angel for an unfiltered conversation about married men cheating, emotional affairs, attraction, sexual temptation, validation, fantasy, marriage problems, and why some men pursue women who look completely different from their wives. Are these men looking for love—or just an escape? Are they unhappy in their marriages, or are they using “I’m unhappy” as an excuse? And if a man cheats on his wife to get you, can you really trust him not to do the same thing to you? This conversation gets REAL. We break down why married men approach single women, the excuses they give, the difference between fantasy and reality, and whether the responsibility belongs to the wife, the husband, or both. Shannell and Angel also open up about their real experiences with married men sliding into their DMs..including some of the wildest messages and excuses they've received. And of course, we couldn't end the episode without the Either Or segment and a look inside the DMs! IN THIS EPISODE • Why do married men chase other women? • Do married men cheat because they're unhappy? • Is “my wife doesn't understand me” just an excuse? • Security vs. excitement in marriage • The fantasy effect and the “highlight reel” • Why some married men seek sexual novelty • Why validation can become addictive • Can attraction change during marriage? • What happens when couples stop dating each other? • How postpartum changes and relationship dynamics can affect intimacy • Why some men pursue women who look completely different from their wives • Does social media make temptation worse? • Why married men use dating apps and social media to find affairs • Can you trust someone who cheated on their wife with you? • Should you date a married man who says he's leaving his wife? • Why “we're only together for the kids” is one of the oldest excuses in the book • The difference between being unhappy and using unhappiness as an excuse • Can you build a marriage around a fantasy? • Should you wait for divorce papers before dating someone who's married? • Real married-men DMs and the excuses behind them • The Relationship Status Either Or segment • What married men REALLY say when they're trying to get someone's attention ️ THE BIG QUESTION If you married your wife because she was everything you wanted, why are you chasing women who represent something completely different? Maybe the problem isn't always that the wife isn't enough. Maybe the problem is that some people never figured out what “enough” actually meant. What do YOU think? Are married men cheating because they're unhappy at home—or because they're looking for an excuse to do what they already wanted to do? If you enjoyed this conversation, LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Relationship Status Podcast, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you don't miss the next episode. Find us on YouTube: RELSTAT Podcast Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast ️ Listen to Relationship Status on your favorite podcast platform. Join the conversation: relstpodcastmail.com ❤️ Join the Relationship Status community on Patreon: https://patreon.com/relationshipstatus And don't forget about Singles Game Night—coming to a city near you! Email: Chapters (00:00:00) - Return to Relationship Status(00:02:04) - Chanel and Angel(00:02:55) - "It's Always On Me"(00:04:42) - Married Men Are More Persistent(00:07:42) - "If He Married A Good-Looking Woman, Does He Still(00:09:08) - "Why Are You In My inbox?"(00:13:30) - Why Married Men Cheat On Their Wife(00:17:48) - How To Have A Real Talk With Your Wife(00:22:33) - Married Men Talk About Why They Cheated(00:26:04) - "He Had The nerve To Tell Me Why I'm Not Getting(00:26:17) - "Plain Jane"(00:31:02) - "Plain Jane" Is Not A Negative Term(00:35:13) - Married Men Talk About Their Wife's Bonnet(00:37:27) - Married People Go On Dating Sites(00:40:42) - Married Men As Sexual Prospects(00:43:32) - Married Men Talk About TATTOOES(00:46:34) - Married Man On His Kids(00:48:15) - Eevee Either Or Segment(00:49:02) - Would You Rather Have A Husband Who Cheats On You Or(00:50:35) - Would You Rather Your Husband Tell Another Woman?(00:51:25) - Would You Rather Catch Your Husband Online Or Real?(00:52:29) - Going For My Opposite On The Dating App(00:54:10) - He Asked To Be Saved(00:57:12) - When You Need To Build A Case For Someone(00:58:30) - When Does I'm Happy Stop Being a Reason or an Excuse(00:59:16) - Would You Date A Married Man?(01:02:12) - On Married Men Who Are Not Attractive To Their Women(01:03:43) - Married Men(01:04:46) - Chanel's Advice on Relationships(01:05:44) - Relationship Status: Why Married Men Cheat

Host: Yusuf  This week on Relationship Status, Yousef is back with Angel and Shannell for a conversation that goes from hilarious to uncomfortable FAST. We’re talking about dating, exes, cheating, relationship boundaries, heartbreak, communication, and the red flags people ignore—and of course, the crew goes head-to-head with some of the most toxic Either/Or questions yet. Would you rather date someone with 3 kids by 3 different people or someone who’s never been in a serious relationship? Would you rather date someone who’s friends with all their exes or someone who hates every ex they’ve ever had? Would you rather date someone who admits they’ve cheated or someone who swears they never have? And then things get REAL when the conversation turns to why people stay in relationships after they’ve already checked out, whether people actually want the truth, and why heartbreak can hurt at ANY age. Plus, we get into one of the biggest dating debates: If someone is posting on social media but hasn't texted you back… are they REALLY that busy? And don't miss the closing conversation about patterns, red flags, healthy relationships, and protecting your peace without completely closing your heart. THE QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you rather date someone who admits they cheated in the past—or someone who claims they've NEVER cheated? Drop your answer in the comments. WATCH UNTIL THE END and tell us who you agree with: Yousef, Angel, or Chanel? ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome Back to Relationship Status 02:16 Meet the Guest Hosts 03:42 Toxic Dating Either/Or Questions Begin 06:45 Should You Be Friends With Your Ex? 08:16 Can Exes REALLY Be Friends? 12:00 Why People Hate All Their Exes 14:38 Should Your Partner Post You? 15:36 Living With Parents vs. Roommates 18:43 Relationship Status Singles Game Night 19:30 Would You Rather Date a Cheater or a Liar? 20:15 How Do You Ask Someone If They've Cheated? 23:45 Do People Really Want the Truth? 24:40 “I Checked Out of the Relationship” 25:13 When Someone Cheats but Says They Were Done 26:05 A Marriage, Cheating & Keeping Your Vows 28:49 Why High School Relationships Can Be Dangerous 30:31 Heartbreak Hurts at ANY Age 31:46 “You Could’ve Just Left Me Alone” 33:15 Do People Actually Want Closure? 36:14 Why Did You Come Into My Life? 38:19 Six-Hour Text Replies vs. Talking All Day 39:31 Social Media Posting While Ignoring Your Texts 42:36 Is Expecting a 5-Minute Callback Toxic? 43:25 Final Thoughts: Red Flags vs. Healthy Relationships 44:33 Where to Find Relationship Status Email: [email protected] Follow us on social media: @RELSTATPodcast Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio and more Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/relationshipstatus ❤️ Subscribe to Relationship Status and join the conversation. Comment your take, because re... Chapters (00:00:00) - Relationship Status Podcast(00:01:49) - Angel & Chanel of the King Me Pod Podcast(00:03:11) - Single People Date With Three Baby Dads(00:06:31) - Would You Rather Date Someone Who's Still Friends With All Their Ex(00:10:06) - I Should Have Sex With My Ex-Girlfriend(00:13:32) - Are All Your Ex-Buds Friends?(00:14:38) - Dating Someone Who Posts Every Day(00:15:38) - Would You Rather Date Someone Who's Living With Their Parents Or A(00:19:16) - "I Would Rather Date Someone Who Admits To Cheating..."(00:25:29) - How To Win A Cheater's Love(00:29:41) - Chanel On Her Ex-Boyfriend's Cheating Comments(00:34:46) - He Said He Wanted To Make You His Wife(00:37:43) - "I Didn't Ask Him That"(00:38:20) - Would You Rather Date Someone Who Takes 6 Hours To Text Back?(00:42:46) - Are You Ready for Your Texts?(00:43:20) - Final Thoughts On Social Media(00:43:33) - Relationship Status Podcast