Live Version: You Don't Know me with Co-Host Cherrell

About this episode

Shenelle and her daughter Cherrell discuss the importance of understanding in relationships and the misconceptions that can lead to emotional disconnection.

Let’s talk about it… A lot of relationships aren’t breaking because of lack of love… They’re breaking because of lack of understanding. Some men think they know their woman—but they’re loving who she used to be … not who she is now. And instead of asking questions… Instead of relearning her… Distance creeps in.Silence shows up. And sometimes… they step outside the relationship trying to find what they never took time to understand. In this episode, I (Shenelle) sit down with my daughter and co-host Cherrell Ball to have a real, honest conversation about: Misconceptions in marriage Emotional disconnection Why understanding matters more than assumption And how love without knowledge can slowly break a relationship This one is for the married, dating, and “we trying to figure it out” folks. Tune in, reflect, and ask yourself: “Am I still learning my partner… or just assuming I know them?” And men—I’m opening the floor for you too. If you’re ready to talk, comment: “Let’s talk.”

People in this episode

Host: Shenelle

Guest: Cherrell Ball

Topics covered

• relationships
• understanding
• emotional disconnection
• marriage misconceptions
• communication

Keywords

• relationships
• understanding
• emotional disconnection
• marriage
• communication
• love
• assumptions

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