Relationship Status Podcast

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The Relationship Status Podcast hosted by CL, Fraronda, Vanetta & Yusuf, takes you on a random journey through the different issues that come up in relationships. Needless to say, the crew will give their honest take on things.

  1. 4h ago ·  Video

    156th Lunch Date: “YOU’RE NOT DYING!" How Much Time Apart Is Too Much?

    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

  2. 1d ago

    (Audio) 287th Date:

    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: dilemmas@relationshipstatuspodcast.com Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to the Relationship Status Podcast team at thecrew@relationshipstatuspodcast.com. 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

  3. 1d ago ·  Video

    287th Date: Did Your Parents Teach You How to Love?

    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: dilemmas@relationshipstatuspodcast.com Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out to the Relationship Status Podcast team at thecrew@relationshipstatuspodcast.com. 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

  4. Sep 28 ·  Video

    (Video) 286th Date: Who Should Lead the Relationship? The Man or the Woman?

    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

  5. Sep 28

    286th Date: Who Should Lead the Relationship? The Man or the Woman?

    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!

  6. Sep 24

    285th Date: You Cheated… So I Cheated Back! Are We Even Now?

    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

  7. Sep 14 ·  Video

    284th Date: THE PERFECT PARTNER DOESN’T EXIST… So What Are We Really Looking For?

    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:Dilemmas@relationshipstatuspodcast.com 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

  8. Sep 14

    (Audio) 284th Dtae: The Perfect Partner Does Not Exist

    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:Dilemmas@relationshipstatuspodcast.com 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

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The Relationship Status Podcast hosted by CL, Fraronda, Vanetta & Yusuf, takes you on a random journey through the different issues that come up in relationships. Needless to say, the crew will give their honest take on things.

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