I love you for now podcast

Episode 20: Dating for What? In this episode, Jesus Rios explores the deeper question: Why are you dating? Are you searching for true connection, avoiding loneliness, chasing validation, or simply following social pressure? Understanding your purpose in dating can mean the difference between heartbreak and healthy love.

Episode 19: Hot Girl Summer Never Left This episode is all about keeping that Hot Girl Summer confidence alive—no matter the season. Jesus Rios dives into self-worth, independence, and living boldly on your own terms. Because real power isn’t about summer flings—it’s about showing up for yourself 365 days a year.

Episode 18: “Mixed Signals” They say actions speak louder than words—but what if both are confusing? In this episode, we break down the hot-and-cold behavior that keeps you guessing, the hidden reasons behind it, and how to protect your peace when someone can’t give you clarity. It’s not about decoding their mixed messages—it’s about deciding you deserve better.

In this episode, we break down the silent games people play in modern dating and relationships. Why do we hesitate to text first? Is it fear of rejection, pride, or a desire to feel pursued? We’ll explore how these unspoken rules can stall real connection — and why taking the initiative might be the key to better communication and healthier relationships.

Episode 16: The Apology You’ll Never Get Not all wounds get closure. In this episode, Jesus Rios explores the pain of unspoken apologies, why some people never say sorry, and how healing begins when you stop waiting and start reclaiming your peace.

Episode 15: “Ultimatums” Ultimatums can expose truth — or destroy trust. In this episode, Jesus Rios explores when they’re about setting boundaries, when they’re just control, and how to recognize the difference.

Episode 14: Dating After Divorce Dating after divorce is awkward, liberating, and often emotional. In this episode, Jesus Rios explores how to date with clarity, caution, and confidence — not to repeat the past, but to rewrite your future.

Episode 13: “Double Standards” Guest speaker  Why are the rules different depending on who’s breaking them? In this episode, Jesus Rios explores how double standards in relationships — from emotional expression to infidelity — create resentment, imbalance, and quiet toxicity. It's time to ask: are you really being fair in love?

Episode 12: Couple Goals We all love the look of a power couple — but are you building something real, or just performing it? In this episode, Jesus Rios unpacks what true couple goals look like beneath the surface: aligned vision, shared growth, and hard conversations. Because love without direction? That’s just decoration.

Episode 11: Should You Go Through Their Phone? Tempted to check their messages? You’re not alone—but let’s talk about what that urge really means. In this episode, we unpack trust, insecurity, and the fine line between intuition and invasion. Because if you’re playing spy, it might be time to ask: is the relationship healthy… or just familiar? 

Episode 10: We Were Good, Just Not Good Together Sometimes love isn’t enough to make it last. In this episode, we explore the quiet truth behind relationships that weren’t toxic, dramatic, or broken—just not right. It’s about recognizing misalignment without blame and learning to let go of something good to make space for what’s meant to grow.

Episode 9: After Divorce: Who Are You Now? The divorce is finalized — but the real work is just beginning. In this episode, Jesus Rios explores life after divorce: the emotional rebuilding, the identity shifts, and the freedom (and fear) of starting over. This isn’t just about moving on — it’s about meeting yourself again.

Episode 8: Divorce Isn’t Failure In this episode, we challenge the stigma around divorce and reframe it as a form of growth, not defeat. We talk about the courage it takes to walk away, the freedom that follows, and why ending a marriage can be one of the strongest decisions a person makes.

Episode 7: Loyal to the Wrong Person In this episode, we dive into what it feels like to give your all to someone who never deserved it. From misplaced loyalty to ignoring red flags, we unpack why we stay loyal to people who consistently let us down — and how to finally break that cycle.

Is Love Enough? explores the idea that while love is powerful, it may not be all a relationship needs to survive. This episode dives into the roles of trust, timing, effort, and compatibility — and asks the hard question: when is love just not enough?

You Saw It Coming unpacks the warning signs we often ignore, the gut feelings, red flags, and patterns we choose not to see until it's too late. This episode explores accountability, denial, and the quiet truths that usually whisper before they scream.

Situationships: Comfort Without Commitment explores the gray area between friendship and romance — where emotional intimacy exists without defined boundaries or long-term intent. This piece dives into the modern dynamics of connection, highlighting the comfort, confusion, and consequences that come from seeking closeness without commitment.

Episode 2: "Staying for the Wrong Reasons" Jesus Rios explores why people stay in relationships they know aren’t working, from emotional fear and cultural pressure to financial or legal entanglements. It’s a deep dive into the quiet, complicated reasons people choose comfort over change.