Romantic❣️Truth Podcast

Dive deep into the messy, often ridiculous, world of modern dating on this revealing episode of The Romantic Truth!Your host pulls back the curtain on the complex dynamics between friends, lovers, and side-pieces, sharing candid confessions and unconventional wisdom. We kick things off by dissecting some of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) tactics women use within their friend groups. Ever heard of "friend-sourcing?" He admits to the reality of sleeping with platonic female friends and lays bare the ridiculous nature of the modern dating game.What to Expect:Roundabout Approaches: Decoding the cryptic ways women signal interest and the different types of approaches they use when they want to be with a guy.Teasers and Time-Wasters: A warning about the guys who love your attention and time but avoid making a move.The Side-Piece Reality: Straight talk about navigating the tricky territory of side-pieces.The "First Touch" Rule: A breakdown of how a woman's initial touch can signal green light—or not.Jealous Girlfriends: Addressing the mindset of a girlfriend who believes she's inherently better than the woman her partner is pursuing.Avoiding the Off-Limits: Why staying away from married women is crucial.The Friends-as-Scouts Strategy: When an early parental introduction might just be a sign you're strictly friends, giving her "extra eyes" on you.This is the episode for anyone who's tried to decipher a confusing text, been friend-zoned, or just wants an honest look at the unspoken rules of romance. Press play and face the truth!

In this episode, Jaußan explores the impact and importance of identity in dating. We examine the critical boundary between genuine connection and capitulation—making compromises that benefit a partner but chip away at your authentic self. The discussion looks at how these changes affect a relationship's long-term integrity and quality.​We also break down the Warm Body Effect, where people choose any partner just to avoid being alone, regardless of their caliber. Finally, we discuss how a relationship’s dynamic often hinges on the amount of control a partner exerts using criticism, shame, and guilt.​The core takeaways are identity, control, and self-expression in relationships.

In this exciting episode of the romantic truth podcast, host Jaußan and a panel of three women consisting of Jolene, Gretchen, and Katie May address the topics of listener messages. A woman deals with making a decision after a first date to consider pursuing a relationship with a guy that may have to do jail time for stalking and ex in the past. A woman is given an ultimatum by her boyfriend to move in together, but she does not love him enough to go through with it and likes her autonomy, but still wants to have him in her life and she prepares to go on a date with a new gentleman.A woman's heart gets the best of her by allowing her ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend and her ex-husband and his new wife to move into part three bedroom house. She experiences difficulty in dating because of her living situation. A Man shows up on a date and sees a woman that is not the person he saw online and walks past her and exits to his car. A woman that was supposed to be married in December of this year finds out why her fiance canceled the wedding in September due to his indiscretions and lies.Panel also addresses other topics and respect to a quality and dating and relationships and questions about two of the panelists that had dated the host at one time in history.

This week on Romantic Truth, host Jaußan dives deep into a chaotic collection of listener confessions that prove reality is often stranger than fiction when it comes to love and dating. Prepare yourself for some truly unbelievable tales!Featured Listener Stories:The Aunt-i-Betrayal: A heartbroken listener shares the ultimate shock: discovering her boyfriend's affair with... her 60-year-old aunt! Jaußan offers advice on navigating this bizarre family and relationship fallout.The Stolen Date Car: A first date turns into a police stop when a listener is out with a married man who lied about his marital status. Turns out, the man's wife reported the car stolen mid-date!Child Support Date Funds: A gentleman writes in asking if it’s okay to continue seeing his 'baby mama' while in a relationship with a new listener, especially after he stopped by his ex’s house... to borrow child support money to pay for their date!Closet Confessions: We hear from a woman whose date took a truly humiliating turn when her borrowed purse flipped over at a restaurant, spilling its contents, including a very noticeable adult toy!The Group Text Mistake: A listener is scrambling for damage control after sending inappropriate pictures to a group text instead of the intended individual. Jaußan discusses how to recover from this mortifying digital blunder.Plus, Jaußan tackles many more listener messages covering everything from disastrous first impressions to ethical dilemmas in modern romance. Tune in for the truth—it might hurt, but it’s always entertaining!

Jaußan examines one of the most challenging situations when it comes to retaining a platonic friendship with someone when sexual and emotional needs come to bare. The discussion centers around the needs and desires of one or both of them seeking fulfillment.The challenge because evident when your friend expresses a desire to be with you intimately, but maybe concerned about expressing these feelings because of the perception of being desperate and vulnerable.The biggest fear it's a compromise of mystery, the integrity of the relationship as platonic friends, and a potential perceived weakness. Also. you may feel uncomfortable in the sense that person already knows things about you that you would feel as knowing too much. Rejection is one of the biggest fears along with embarrassment and the perspective of the other party not having an interest or seeing you differently such as a family member in order to exempt you from consideration. in this episode, we do a deep dive to examine with a man and women can your friends and have sex while still retaining the friendship and some capacity. One given outcome is that the relationship will change and there are some that are afraid of this change.

In this eye-opening episode of The Romantic Truth Podcast, we dive into the murky waters of catfishing—the digital deception that’s left countless hearts tangled in lies. From fake profiles and stolen photos to emotional manipulation and financial scams, we explore how and why people create false identities online and the devastating impact it has on those they lure in.Host Jausan Adams breaks down the red flags of a catfish, the psychology behind the act, and the emotional toll it takes on both victims and deceivers. You'll hear candid stories from people who’ve been duped—and from former catfishers themselves—about the motives, guilt, and realizations that eventually brought them to the truth.Whether you’ve been catfished, suspected someone wasn’t who they claimed to be, or just want to understand this modern dating epidemic, this episode will equip you with the insight to stay grounded, ask the right questions, and protect your heart in a digital world full of illusions.Trigger warning: Emotional manipulation and identity deception discussed. Listener discretion is advised.

Jaußan & Guest co-host Gretchen Matthews explore the concept of the First Meet which consists of an informal 90 minute face to face introduction and meeting with someone you met online at a coffee shop, ice cream parlor, pizza parlor, or fast food venue within a $40 price range. The goal is to verify three things, confirming that is the person so you're not catfished, establishing clarification of any questions or discrepancies discusseed prior and finally to look for consistency in respect to that person adhering to the things they told you to avoid cognitive dissonance. Also, in this episode, we hear from a person who voted against the best interest and respect to potential complications involving pregnancy and how a misunderstanding of the legislation they put her and other women at risk during pregnancy. Gretchen also expresses some of her experiences and shares a glimpse of her past, including some escapades with the host.

Jaußan addresses some of the most common obstacles people face when it comes to seeking and or choosing a partner In the following Series "Is It Worth it? He points Out potential Red Flags and probable root causes.

Welcome to The Romantic Truth, the podcast where your hosts, Jaußan and Jillian, prove that sometimes, the best co-hosts are the ones who almost made it! Back in the 1990s, they were an item, and today they're diving deep into the complexities of modern love and life.In this episode, Jaußan and Jillian are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing modern relationships: navigating a politically divided America. Can romance truly thrive when views are so far apart? They'll share their perspectives on keeping the peace, finding common ground, and when it might be time to draw a line in the sand.But that's not all! The duo opens up the mailbag to respond to some truly insightful and sometimes hilarious listener messages. Get ready for their candid advice and trademark witty banter as they weigh in on your relationship dilemmas.And finally, Jaußan is dropping some new music! He'll be sharing a sneak peek at a few of his latest tracks. What other surprises are in store? You'll have to tune in to find out!Press play now to hear all this and much more on the latest episode of The Romantic Truth!Follow Jaußan on [Social Media Link] and Jillian on [Social Media Link]!

This week on Romantic Truth, we're diving into the complex world of modern dating with Sarah, a single mom of three. Sarah's looking for love, but her partner checklist is… a little ambitious. She's searching for a man with a six-figure salary, two vehicles (one that seats eight!), a six-bedroom house, and plans to buy another property. Join us as we explore the fine line between having standards and being unrealistic. Is Sarah protecting her family or setting herself up for disappointment? We'll get to the heart of her desires and question whether true love can ever be found on a spreadsheet.Tune in to "Romantic Truth" and find out!