Why are we so quick to judge other people’s relationships—especially on social media? In this episode of The Mama’s Den, the Mamas unpack the gap between what we see online and what’s actually happening in real relationships. Because the truth is, most relationships don’t end because of one big moment—they unravel in the small, quiet misalignments we don’t always see. From loving a version of someone to realizing you may have ignored the signs from the beginning, this conversation goes deep into how relationships really work—and why they sometimes don’t. We talk about: • Why social media can’t tell you the truth about a relationship • How we judge relationships based on incomplete information • The difference between loving someone vs. loving a version of them • Why people grow apart (and why it’s not always dramatic) • The role of self-worth, timing, and emotional maturity in choosing partners • Red flags we saw early—and chose to ignore • Why growth and self-awareness are non-negotiable in love This episode is honest, layered, and real—because relationships are complex, evolving, and deeply personal. Because at the end of the day: You don’t really know someone—or their relationship—until you do. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Why we’re obsessed with relationship content online 06:00 - “You don’t really know someone…” 09:20 - Loving a version vs the whole person 12:00 - Growing apart is real 13:20 - The signs we ignored 16:00 - Choosing from insecurity vs self-worth 19:20 - “I don’t want to grow” — the dealbreaker 22:00 - When good relationships still don’t work 26:00 - What healthy conflict actually looks like 27:00 - Relationships require maintenance 31:00 - Judging strangers’ relationships online 34:00 - Micro-cheating & boundaries End: Final thoughts The Mamas are building our community and ways to keep in touch with you. Share your email address here: https://tinyurl.com/MamasDen Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcast Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona ________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?sub_confirmation=1 For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.com Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacklovedoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/blackloveinc #BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic