My Friend Is Faking a Marriage… Should I Say Something?
In this week’s Real Love Scenario, we’re unpacking a deeply emotional and complex situation—how do you support a friend who’s living in denial? Our listener shares the story of a close friend who’s been pretending to be married to her ex for years. From wearing a ring to using his last name and even planning to speak publicly about relationships, she’s built an entire life around a lie. But with the ex now in a serious relationship with someone else, the stakes are higher than ever. Is this a cry for help rooted in fear and unmet emotional needs? Or is it a dangerous path that could lead to public embarrassment and personal heartbreak?Join us as we explore: 💬 When honesty becomes an act of love🧠 How to approach tough conversations with compassion💔 The cost of protecting someone from the truth We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments—What would you do?💬 Tune in to our LIVE STREAM on YouTube every Tuesday at 8 PM for more real love scenarios and to join the conversation! Join the Relationship Restored Online Community or learn more at www.relationshiprestored.com/community!🎙️ Have your own relationship question or scenario? Submit it at www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario📲 Connect with us: Dre on IG: @itsdresmith Rhonda on IG: @rhonicakes Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestoredIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!
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“He Says I Can’t Make New Friends… But Keeps His Female Ones?”
In this Real Love Scenario, we dive into a relationship dilemma that’s all about boundaries—or maybe double standards. Her boyfriend has a rule: no new friends after the relationship starts. The catch? He already had close female friends, but she didn’t have many friends at the time… and now she’s expected to just accept that. Is this a fair boundary or a one-sided control tactic? How do you get your partner to understand when something feels emotionally imbalanced? And where do we draw the line between respect and restriction in a relationship?💬 Tune in to our LIVE STREAM on YouTube every Tuesday at 8 PM for more real love scenarios and to join the conversation! Join the Relationship Restored Online Community or learn more at www.relationshiprestored.com/community!🎙️ Have your own relationship question or scenario? Submit it at www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario📲 Connect with us: Dre on IG: @itsdresmith Rhonda on IG: @rhonicakes Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!
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“I Gave Him Everything… And He Still Left Me”
In this episode of Real Love Scenario, we unpack a heartbreaking story from a listener who gave everything — emotionally, financially, and mentally — to someone who couldn’t give the same in return. After a long-distance relationship turned live-in, she discovered he was still entertaining his ex and other women. Despite her love and support, he chose to leave without a word and claimed he preferred relationships that required “less.” Now in therapy and on a journey to heal, she’s left asking the question so many of us face after a painful breakup: Was it me? Or was he never capable of loving me in the first place?💬 Let us know in the comments: What do you think — was she asking for too much, or was he not ready for real love?🧠 Topics Discussed:• Emotional labor in relationships• Long-distance love & false promises• Being the giver in a one-sided relationship• Healing, therapy, and self-worth• When love isn’t enough💬 Tune in to our LIVE STREAM on YouTube every Tuesday at 8 PM for more real love scenarios and to join the conversation! Join the Relationship Restored Online Community or learn more at www.relationshiprestored.com/community!🎙️ Have your own relationship question or scenario? Submit it at www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario📲 Connect with us: Dre on IG: @itsdresmith Rhonda on IG: @rhonicakes Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!
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The Dilemma of Love: Balancing Family, Separation, and Support Systems Ft Mac Stanley
In this insightful episode of Real Love Scenarios, our co-host Rhonda is joined by special guest Mac Stanley Cazeau, a licensed mental health counselor with a focus on couples therapy, communication skills, and infidelity recovery. As they navigate a listener's heartfelt dilemma involving a possible separation and the future of their 7-year-old son, Mac provides expert advice on prioritizing the child's well-being. They delve into the importance of therapeutic communication, the emotional needs in relationships, and the often-overlooked impacts of infidelity.Tune in for a thoughtful discussion aimed at fostering healthy, sustainable relationships even in the face of significant challenges.💬 Tune in to our LIVE STREAM on YouTube every Tuesday at 8 PM for more real love scenarios and to join the conversation! Join the Relationship Restored Online Community or learn more at www.relationshiprestored.com/community!🎙️ Have your own relationship question or scenario? Submit it at www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario📲 Connect with us: Dre on IG: @itsdresmith Rhonda on IG: @rhonicakes Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Your support helps us keep the conversation going!
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“My Partner Hates How I Dress… Is This Control or Just Insecurity?”
In this episode of Real Love Scenario, we tackle a tough question from a listener who’s dealing with a boyfriend who has a serious issue with her wardrobe. He claims her style disrespects their relationship — but is this about love and boundaries… or control and insecurity? Rhonda and Dre dive deep into the difference between expressing preferences in a relationship and crossing the line into controlling behavior. Is it ever okay to ask your partner to change how they dress? How do you tell the difference between healthy compromise and manipulation? If you’ve ever questioned whether your partner’s “requests” are reasonable or a red flag, this conversation is for you.💬 Tune in to our LIVE STREAM on YouTube every Tuesday at 8 PM for more real love scenarios and to join the conversation!Join the Relationship Restored Online Community or learn more at www.relationshiprestored.com/community! 🎙️ Have your own relationship question or scenario? Submit it at www.relationshiprestored.com/reallovescenario📲 Connect with us: Dre on IG: @itsdresmith Rhonda on IG: @rhonicakes Relationship Restored IG: @relationshiprestored If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us keep the conversation going!
In this entertaining advice-based show, listeners write in their real-life love scenarios, and Dre & Rhonda give their expert advice, offering a man and woman's perspective and how to solve real-life love problems.
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