Reesa Teesa: How to Spot a Pathological Liar Before You Marry One
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In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Reesa Teesa to talk about life after the viral Who TF Did I Marry? series, the red flags she missed, the shame that kept her silent, and the healing she is still walking through in real time. Reesa opens up about dating from potential instead of reality, realizing she had married a pathological liar, and why the fear of admitting “I’m getting played” felt scarier than the truth itself.
From background checks and desperation dating to miscarriage, loneliness, faith, book deals, TV development, and learning how to edit the dream without giving up on it, this conversation goes far beyond the viral story. It is honest, funny, painful, and deeply human, reminding women that being single is never worse than being married to the wrong person.
KEY POINTS
00:00 - Introduction: Reesa Teesa’s story became a viral cultural moment
02:15 - Reesa reflects on life after going viral
03:50 - Reesa summarizes the story behind Who TF Did I Marry?
05:26 - Reesa explains why accountability shaped the story’s reception
09:27 - Reesa pushes back on the “it could never be me” mindset
12:30 - Reesa explains how dating potential made her vulnerable
15:14 - Reesa admits that facing the lie meant facing her own fear
18:16 - Reesa breaks down how a pathological liar builds a false foundation
22:39 - Reesa explains how money became part of the manipulation
24:46 - Reesa explains how he “beat her to the story” and damaged her trust
28:46 - Reesa opens up about the book, healing, and loneliness
40:19 - Reesa talks about the TV series, business, shame, and life after virality
QUOTES
“I tend to date off of potential and not reality.” – Reesa Teesa
“There’s a difference between being alone and lonely.” – Jeannette Reyes
“Being single is nowhere near as bad as being married to the wrong person.” – Reesa Teesa
GUEST RESOURCES:
Reesa Teesa
IG | @reesateesa
Amazon book | What (TF) Do I Do Now?: Reclaiming Myself, One Piece at a Time
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