Relationship Status Podcast

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.

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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

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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.

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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:

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!

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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!

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!

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.

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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

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!

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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.

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“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