Dear Tisia
Dear Tisia, presented by Relationship Restored, is where your love life meets real talk. Hosted by dating and relationship coach Tisia, this podcast is your go-to space for unfiltered advice, hot takes, and deep dives into the realities of modern dating. Each episode, Tisia reads real letters from listeners and responds with a mix of tough love, expert insight, and hilarious honesty. Whether you’re single, situationship’d, or deep in a relationship, Dear Tisia is here to help you heal, grow, and stop repeating the same dating patterns. No sugarcoating. No fluff. Just the truth you need to hear—with a little side eye and a lot of heart.
Episodes
He Acts Like My Man… But Won’t Claim Me | Cheating, Clarity & Dating Smarter
n this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what it really means when someone shows up like your partner… but refuses to claim you.💭 One woman is building a real connection — daily calls, weekends together, even meeting his child — but there’s still no title. So when consistency is there but commitment isn’t… what does that actually mean?💔 Another caller is healing after betrayal — not just chea
A LOOK BACK at Silent Divorce, Spousal Support Drama, Trust Issues & Dating as a Single Mom + More
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-in 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this.This week on Dear Tisia, we’re diving into the raw, real, and sometimes heartbreaking side of modern relationships. First up: the rise of the silent divorce
He Cheated Instead of Leaving | Dating Older Men, Fake Friends & Hard Truths
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-in 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this.In this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what happens when people don’t leave honestly — whether it’s in dating or friendship.💭 One woman goes on a gre
He Wants the Benefits… Not the Relationship | No Titles, Cheating & Mixed Signals
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-in 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this.In this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re breaking down one of the most frustrating dating realities… when someone wants all the benefits of a relationship, but r
Why Is He So Confusing? | Mixed Signals, Dating Doubt & Knowing When to Walk Away
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-in 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this.In this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re diving into one of the most frustrating parts of modern dating… confusion.💭 One woman is stuck trying to figure out wher
Can You Really Be Friends With Your Ex? | Moving On, Mixed Signals & High Standards
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what it really takes to move on — especially when the connection doesn’t fully go away.💔 One woman is trying to stay friends with her ex of six years — but she’s still deeply connected to his family. From being a godmother to maintaining close relationships wi
He Keeps Coming Back… But I Know He’s Not Good For Me | Dating Boundaries & Long Distance Love
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what it takes to break unhealthy patterns, protect your boundaries, and navigate complicated relationships.💔 One caller knows a man in her life isn’t good for her — he ghosted, crossed boundaries, and keeps finding ways back into her life even after being bloc
He Said Yes… Then Changed His Mind | Long Distance, Dating Doubts & The Crush Recession
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking the uncertainty that shows up in modern dating — when feelings are real, but consistency is questionable.✈️ One woman meets a man who flies to see her, asks for a relationship… then changes his mind about long distance later the same day. Two weeks later he’s
He Says He Loves Me… But He Doesn’t Show Up | Ghosting, Boundaries & Baby Mama Drama
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what happens when love is strong… but stability isn’t.💔 One woman has been with her children’s father since high school. Four kids. Years of history. Deep love. But he’s inconsistent, emotionally unreliable, and possibly involved with another woman — while sti
Dating From Confidence, Not Loneliness | Closure, Platonic Boundaries & Fast Love Red Flags
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what happens when growth forces you to date differently — when silence is clarity, and when fast love might be the real red flag.🌆 One woman is moving to Columbus for her dream job — big raise, fresh start, new city. But she’s self-aware enough to admit she’s
A LOOK BACk AT, Divorced After 52 Days?! ‘Alpha’ Men, Ghosting Lies & Unprotected Love + More
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comOn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re talking: Would you marry someone and get divorced less than two months later? On this episode of Dear Tisia, we unpack Brittany Renner’s viral reveal that she and Kevin Gates got married — and separated just 52 days later. Is that fearless love… or a red flag? Then we g
Authenticity Is the Real Luxury | Ron David on Faith, Freedom & Becoming Yourself
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re talking about what it really means to live well — not in the material sense, but in the freedom to be yourself without apology.✨ Tisia sits down with Ron David, a content creator, fashion icon, and dream chaser from Washington, DC, whose energy, style, and authenticity
When Love Is Built in Survival Mode… Can It Survive Healing?
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inIn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what happens when love is built in survival mode — and what it takes to move forward when healing begins.🩺 One woman opens up about beating stage 4 cancer — only to feel trapped in a relations
Purpose Before Love: Integrity, Healing, and Choosing the Right Man
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inIn this powerful guest episode, Tisia sits down with Nate Cottman for an honest, grounded conversation about love, purpose, healing, and what actually matters when choosing a partner.Nate brings a refreshing perspective on masculinity, int
Abandoned After Christmas, Gold Digger Accusations & Finding Your Voice
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inIn thiis episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking what happens when love ends without closure, when generosity turns into resentment, and when being “too nice” costs you clarity.🎄 One woman is blindsided when her fiancé leaves the day after
Airport Flings, Financial Red Flags, Ghosting Pain & No-Label Love
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inIn This episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking the moments that leave women confused, disappointed, and questioning themselves — even when they did nothing wrong.✈️ One woman meets a man in the airport who chases her down, asks for her num
Dating Through Grief, Prison Feelings, Single Mom Healing & Living Together Debate
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comCall In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis episode of Dear Tisia sits at the intersection of compassion, discernment, and self-protection.💔 One woman wonders if a man grieving multiple family suicides can truly be ready for love — or if she’s being pulled into emotional labor
Committed but Entertaining Others, Co-Parenting After Abuse, Publicly Hidden Love & Nanoships | #DT
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis episode of Dear Tisia confronts uncomfortable truths about commitment, protection, visibility, and the modern dating culture that keeps people emotionally half-in.💔 One woman discovers her “boyfriend” is living a double life — claiming love while still asking for other women’s Instagram handles. Is that love… or entitlement?🚨
Staying Soft After Hurt, Co-Parenting Chaos, Cheating Insecurities & Chest-to-Chest Boundaries
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis episode of Dear Tisia is about protecting your heart without hardening it — even after betrayal, abandonment, and deep disappointment.💌 One woman asks how to stay soft after years of being let down by the men closest to her — including family, friends, and now someone she trusted deeply.🤰 Another caller is navigating pregnanc
Love Without Feeling, Cheating Cycles, Unchosen Love & “No Title” Relationships
This episode of Dear Tisia is heavy, honest, and necessary. We’re talking about emotional detachment after hurt, cheating cycles that won’t heal, loving someone who never chooses you, and the growing trend of relationships with no titles — but all the intimacy.💔 One woman ended a three-year relationship after her partner admitted he wasn’t attracted to her — only for him to come back once she lost
Leading the Relationship, Harmless Lies, “Do I Even Like Him?” & The Smooth Criminal Move-In
This week on Dear Tisia, we’re talking emotional effort, silent red flags, confusion disguised as compatibility, and one viral “move-in strategy” that has the internet screaming.💌 Voicemail #1: After eight months of dating, she feels like she is leading the emotional progress — from “I love you” to holiday plans. Is he emotionally passive… or emotionally unavailable?💬 Voicemail #2: She’s tired of
Fairytale or Confusion, Situationship Crumbs, Marriage Separation Games & Kevin Gates Red Flags
This week’s Dear Tisia dives into long-distance love, emotional avoidance, situationship cycles, separation with strings attached, and a viral celebrity controversy exposing age-gap power dynamics.💌 Voicemail #1: She’s five months into a long-distance romance that feels like a fairytale — aligned values, support, fun, and intention. But his logical, matter-of-fact style leaves her craving deeper e
Toxic Cycles, Friendship Gaps, Situationship Confusion & “Invoice Your Ex?” Debate
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis week on Dear Tisia, we’re diving into emotional cycles, adult friendship struggles, confusing situationships, and one wild viral debate that has the internet divided.💌 Voicemail #1: A woman is stuck in an on-again, off-again toxic relationship filled with manipulation, verbal abuse, and heartbreak. She knows she deserves bett
11 Years of Cheating, Military Heartbreak, Move-In Pressure, & Dating Without a Village
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis week on Dear Tisia, we’re talking about heartbreak, hard truths, and the courage to protect your peace — even when love complicates everything.💌 A wife discovers that her husband’s “growth” came after 11 years of deception. He’s in therapy and finally stable… but how do you heal when his transformation came too late?💔 A 23-ye
Celebrity DM Slides, Broke Boyfriend Dilemma, Single Mom Dating Again & Meg Thee Stallion’s New Love
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis week’s Dear Tisia goes from DMs to dollars to dating after healing — and every story hits a nerve.💌 First, a confident Ohio beauty wants to shoot her shot at a celebrity — but how do you slide into a famous man’s DMs without looking like a groupie?💸 Next, a 36-year-old woman is in love with a good man who can’t get his money
Starved for Love, Misaligned Love Languages, Emotional Dumping, & J.Lo’s Love Confession
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis Dear Tisia episode dives deep into the heart — from the pain of first love to the power of self-worth and the truth about emotional needs.💌 First, a 19-year-old caller opens up about escaping her first toxic relationship — filled with emotional abuse, manipulation, and a desperate hunger for validation. Now she’s asking how t
Perfect Man, Bad Sex, Money Problems, Baby Daddy Betrayal, & Effort Over Income
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis week’s Dear Tisia gets deep, raw, and real — exploring what happens when love looks right on paper but doesn’t feelright in practice.💌 First, a woman finds her dream man — thoughtful, spiritual, generous — but there’s one problem: the sex just isn’t satisfying. Is it settling if everything else aligns but the chemistry doesn’
GUEST: Demetri Wiley on Love, Lessons, Lost Lovers, & Why Men Avoid Marriage
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inToday, Dear Tisia welcomes its first-ever guest — Demetri Wiley, Chicago native, musician, and host of The Lost Loverboy Podcast. Known for his emotional honesty and poetic perspective on love, heartbreak, and healing, Demetri opens up about his journey as a man learning to love deeply and intentionally.💬 From his parents’ influen
LIVE SHOW: Waiting Too Long, Doing Too Much, Friendship Breakups, Heartache, & Car Wars Over Masculinity
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis Dear Tisia episode dives into emotional endurance, boundaries, and redefining love when life keeps testing your patience.💌 A woman is drained after three years with a man who’s unemployed (again), grieving, and leaning on her support. How long is too long to wait when love starts to feel like a burden?🎁 Another caller wonders
Always the Option, Friends w/ Benefits Turns Serious, Money Talk Breakup, & Jayda Cheaves Speaks
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis week’s Dear Tisia is about being honest with yourself, setting boundaries, and asking the hard questions in love.💌 First, a woman is tired of being the “option” instead of the priority — even though she’s attractive, intentional, and ready for love. Why do men treat her like a backup plan?🔥 Next, a friends-with-benefits situa
Small Town Dating, Baby Mama Drama, Overbearing Moms, & Red Flag Podcast Outburst
Call In Here: https://www.relationshiprestored.com/deartisiawrite-inThis episode of Dear Tisia dives into real dilemmas, shocking betrayals, and a viral red flag that shook the internet.💌 First, a 26-year-old is ready for love but feels trapped in her small-town dating pool. Should she stay local or hit bigger cities to find the right one?💔 Then, a mom of one is devastated after her man moved his
Helping Him Heal, Love Without Connection, Password Cheater, & Ciara Defends Russell
This week’s Dear Tisia is all about hard choices, hidden truths, and redefining what love really means.💌 First, a woman fears she’s helping a man heal spiritually and emotionally — only for him to say he’s not ready for a relationship. Is she building him up for someone else?💔 Another caller is dating a financially stable man with everything “on paper,” but wonders if emotional and intellectual ga
8 Years Hidden, No Touch Without Sex, Ex Cheated at Work, & Ayesha Curry’s Detour
This episode of Dear Tisia is full of real-life struggles, shocking stories, and lessons about love and self-respect. This episode of Dear Tisia is full of love lessons, red flags, and tough decisions.💌 First, a woman questions why—after eight years—her boyfriend still hides her from his mother. Is it work stress, or just avoidance?💔 Next, another caller shares how her new man went from passionate
Single Moms Dating Again, Toxic Ex Tests, Setting Boundaries, & Halle Berry’s Clapback
This episode of Dear Tisia is full of real-life struggles, shocking stories, and lessons about love and self-respect.💌 A 33-year-old single mom wonders if she’s protecting her peace or blocking her blessings by keeping her dating life and her son separate.💔 Another caller shares a wild story about her friend’s toxic ex — a man who told her to prove she could have a babybefore committing, then crue
Why Men Won’t Plan Dates, Hidden Baby Drama, Weak Apologies for Cheating + More
This episode of Dear Tisia is packed with real, raw questions about modern love, betrayal, and boundaries.💌 A newly confident woman wants to know why men can talk endlessly but won’t actually plan the date — and what dating looks like when you’re abstinent.💔 Another caller shares how her longtime friend turned lover dropped a devastating secret: his “soon-to-be ex-wife” is pregnant. Can trust surv
Casual Sex & Respect, Waiting for Commitment, Letting Go of Deadweight Love + More
In this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re diving deep into the messy middle of love, respect, and knowing when to walk away.💌 First, we hear from a confident woman juggling multiple casual situations — no commitment on either side — but now she’s wondering if respect can survive after the physical is involved. Can you keep it fun and still protect your heart?💍 Next, a caller in the “rebuilding” stage o
The Tea App Drama, Ghosted While Pregnant, Introvert Dating Struggles, 5 Years No Ring + More
In this emotional and revealing episode of Dear Tisia, we’re talking about the heartbreak, healing, and hard truths behind modern relationships and dating.💔 First up, a woman shares how a promising six-week romance turned devastating — when she found out she was pregnant and the man completely ghosted her. No response, blocked everywhere. Now she’s asking: Should she keep trying to reach out… or l
Dating in the Sassy Era, Girlfriend vs. Wife Ultimatum, Flirty Friends After Weight Loss +More
In this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re unpacking some of the rawest, most relatable questions women are asking in today’s dating world. 💌 First, we hear from a confident, successful single mom who’s over chasing men in what she calls the “Sassy Era.” She’s wondering: Where are the masculine men who actually want to lead and provide? 💍 Then, we tackle a heartfelt dilemma from a woman torn between lov
He Cheated, Got Shot, and She STILL Stayed?! + Friendly vs Flirty & Financial Pressure in Love
In this episode of Dear Tisia, the questions hit hard and the stories are even harder to believe. One caller is struggling with a shift in her relationship dynamic—her boyfriend, who’s always paid for everything, now wants her to offer to contribute. Is this a red flag or just a healthy boundary? Another woman from Colorado opens up about being labeled “too friendly” since moving to the DMV. Can y
Toxic Love, Haunted by an Ex, and Still Single but Not Settling + More
This week on Dear Tisia, we’re diving into the deep, complicated, and often heartbreaking sides of modern love and friendship. First, we hear from a woman torn between love and loyalty — after watching her close friend marry a man who’s repeatedly cheated and disrespected her. Their friendship is now on the rocks. Is she wrong for no longer supporting the marriage? Then, a caller opens up about ge
He Asked for My IG, Not My Number… Is That a RED FLAG? + More
In this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re diving into the real dilemmas women are facing in today’s dating world.➡️ One caller is stuck between red flags and potential — after a seemingly great Bumble date, she discovers he lied about his height and his interests. Is it petty to walk away now… or smart to trust her gut?➡️ Another woman is trying to decode mixed signals when a guy asks for her Instagram
Silent Divorce, Spousal Support Drama, Trust Issues & Dating as a Single Mom + More
This week on Dear Tisia, we’re diving into the raw, real, and sometimes heartbreaking side of modern relationships. First up: the rise of the silent divorce — when couples are still married on paper, but emotionally tapped out. Is staying out of duty more dangerous than walking away? Then we unpack the latest from the Cardi B and Offset divorce saga — including Offset’s request for spousal support
She Died After the Breakup, Cheated With Her Cousin, Pregnant + Ghosted, Side Chick Pain + More
This episode of Dear Tisia dives deep into four stories that’ll have you feeling everything — heartbreak, betrayal, silence, and survival.We start with the devastating story of Jade Damarell, a seasoned skydiver who tragically lost her life just one day after a breakup. With questions swirling and pain echoing through the headlines, we explore what it means to support people through quiet sufferin
Divorced After 52 Days?! ‘Alpha’ Men, Ghosting Lies & Unprotected Love + More
Sponsor: Cozy EarthUse code GREENFLAG for up to 20 percent off at 👉 https://www.cozyearth.comOn this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re talking: Would you marry someone and get divorced less than two months later? On this episode of Dear Tisia, we unpack Brittany Renner’s viral reveal that she and Kevin Gates got married — and separated just 52 days later. Is that fearless love… or a red flag? Then we g
Women Proposing to Men, Resentful Pursuers, Ghosting Lies, Shady Lunch Dates + More
On this episode of Dear Tisia, we’re talking about love, power, and what happens when waiting goes way too far. Would you ever get down on one knee and propose to your man? A viral video sparks the question — and we unpack the real power dynamics behind who proposes and why.Then we dive into another trending topic: what happens when someone finally gets the person they chased for years… and sudden
I Finally Started My Podcast: Let’s Talk Red Flags, Dating & Self-Worth
🎙️ Welcome to the very first episode of Dear Tisia — a space for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations about relationships, healing, and becoming the best version of yourself.In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Samira as we dive into what it means to hold your standards, trust yourself, and protect your peace — even when life (and love) gets messy. We’re talking red flags, dating prefe
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