Is it REAL LOVE… or are you just somebody’s rebound?

Getting into a new relationship after a breakup can feel exciting, but what happens when your ex is still living rent-free in your mind? Are you genuinely ready to love someone new, or are you using a new person to help you get over the old one?

On this episode of the Relationship Status Podcast, Yusuf is joined by Yoshi and Von of the Very Necessary Podcast for an unfiltered, hilarious, and sometimes TOXIC conversation about starting over after a breakup.

We’re talking about rebound relationships, emotional baggage, exes who refuse to leave the past in the past, and the red flags people ignore when they want a relationship to work. Is moving on quickly a sign that you’ve found your person, or does it mean you’re afraid to be alone?

And you already know we couldn’t have this conversation without turning up the toxicity! Get ready for messy relationship scenarios, brutally honest opinions, and advice that might hurt your feelings—but somebody needs to say it!

THE ADVICE LETTER: THE POSSIBLE PLACEHOLDER

One listener thinks they may be dating someone who hasn’t fully moved on from their ex. He calls every day, wants to spend time together, and talks about a future—but he still checks his ex’s social media, gets emotional when he sees her, and compares his new partner to the woman before her.

Is the listener being insecure, or are they somebody’s rebound? Should they give the relationship more time or RUN?

Yoshi and Von bring the heat with their unfiltered responses, while Yusuf challenges them to consider whether someone can be over an ex without completely disconnecting from their past.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• How to know if you’re truly ready for a new relationship after a breakup.

• The difference between moving on and rebounding.

• Why some people jump into relationships instead of healing.

• Whether you can love someone new while still having feelings about your ex.

• The red flags that suggest you’re a placeholder.

• Why comparing your new partner to your ex can destroy a relationship.

• How social media keeps old relationships alive.

• Why being single and learning to love yourself matters.

• How to stop making a new partner pay for your ex’s mistakes.

• What it really means to start a new chapter.

️ GUESTS: YOSHI & VON — VERY NECESSARY PODCAST

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QUESTION OF THE EPISODE:

When somebody moves on quickly after a breakup, do you think they found REAL LOVE, or are they just afraid to be alone?

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ABOUT THE SHOW

The Relationship Status Podcast is where we make relationships better, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Yusuf, the show explores the real, complicated, funny, messy, and sometimes toxic side of relationships—with honest discussions that challenge how we think about love, datin...

• (00:00:00) - Welcome and Patreon Plug
• (00:00:34) - Introducing Vaughn and Yosh of Very Necessary
• (00:02:04) - Challenges and Joys of Podcasting Together
• (00:06:11) - Growing the Brand Through TikTok and Vlogging
• (00:07:53) - Moving On Fast: Healing or Red Flag?
• (00:09:33) - Cohabiting Exes and New Relationships
• (00:11:41) - Do Men or Women Move On Faster?
• (00:16:35) - Loving Someone New While Missing Someone Old
• (00:22:09) - Can You Be Ready Before Your Ex Thinks You Should Be
• (00:27:36) - Second Chances and Spinning the Block
• (00:31:13) - Rapid Fire Questions on Exes and Jealousy
• (00:32:12) - Posting Relationships Publicly vs Privately
• (00:36:20) - Either Or Segment: Exes and New Partners
• (00:42:40) - Advice Letter: The Possible Placeholder
• (00:50:40) - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks