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Real Love Scenario

Real Love Scenario

Written by: Relationship Restored
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 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.Copyright Relationship Restored Relationships Social Sciences
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  • New Year, Same Patterns? Let’s Set Real Love Intentions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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