RomConned

A professional matchmaker who teaches people how to spot red flags found herself being conned by someone she met on Hinge. Laurel House and dating coach Anna Morgenstern break down what happened, the warning signs she ignored, and why smart, successful people often explain away manipulation until it's too late.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer N...

How does someone reach the point where being alone feels safer than being loved? We examine why more women are intentionally choosing peace over relationships, how emotional deprivation reshapes vulnerability, and why that same search for safety can become exactly what manipulators exploit.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for...

Why do good people trust bad people? Laurel House and criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen explore how offenders gain trust, why manipulation works, and the behavioral patterns most people miss until it's too late.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

For decades, the focus was the trial. Nicole Brown Simpson's sister, Denise Brown, wants us to focus on the domestic violence. In this episode of RomConned: Crime Inside Relationships, Denise joins Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen to discuss Nicole's life, coercive control, warning signs, victim safety, and what we still get wrong about domestic violence today.   If you're struggling with OCD...

Princess Diana. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Tom Brady and Gisele. Some relationships become cultural fantasies—but what happens when the image no longer matches reality? In this episode of RomConned , Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen explore the psychology of fantasy relationships, emotional disconnection, affairs, projection, and the hidden costs of protecting appearances over truth.   Music: F...

People don't usually cheat because they found someone hotter. They cheat because they found a version of themselves they missed. In this episode, we explore intimacy deprivation, the specific kind of connection someone has gone without for so long that relief starts feeling like truth. We break down the five types of intimacy and how deprivation in those areas can create vulnerability to affairs,...

In this episode of RomConned , I sit down with criminologist Dr. Alex Del Carmen to talk about the path that led him into the world of crime, criminal behavior, victimization, law enforcement, and human psychology.   For more than 27 years, Dr. Alex has studied criminals, trained law enforcement leaders, worked with agencies across the country, and taught the next generation of criminal justice pr...

A relationship that starts with isolation, intimidation, and "small" controlling behaviors can quietly become psychological captivity. This solo episode examines coercive control, trauma bonding, stalking, and identity erosion inside abusive relationships — plus why people stay, how children absorb the damage, and what warning signs get normalized every day. Listen to RomConned and follow for more...

Everyone thinks they understand the Joker. Unstable. Dangerous. Chaos. Easy label. Except he's not the villain you think. This episode breaks down the psychology behind the Joker—not as a character, but as a pattern. One that shows up in real relationships every day. Fast connection. Intensity. Emotional highs. Then distance, confusion, and instability. What feels like chemistry at the start often...

A wrong-number text, daily blessings, and a private crypto platform that seemed to prove itself with real withdrawals. Roy shares how a casual conversation turned into a five-month relationship, a $1.3 million loss, and a silence that still follows him. Listen to the full episode.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fe...

Mother's Day isn't just emotional—it's strategic. Why scammers target single moms, and how to spot it before it's too late.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

He thought it was just one time. But that one decision gave her leverage. In this episode of RomConned, Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen break down how an affair turned into manipulation, control, and financial exploitation—and why he didn't report it.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundri...

Winnie the Pooh wasn't just a story—it was a system. In Part 2, we break down how individual personality traits—like anxiety, control, and emotional dependency—don't exist in isolation. They interact, reinforce each other, and create relationship dynamics where dysfunction becomes normal and risk quietly escalates.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trail...

In this episode, we break down the critical errors and concerns surroundig the Nancy Guthrie crime scene. From potential contamination to questionable evidence handling, we examine how early missteps may have impacted the entire investigation-and why that matters more than most people realize.     Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music...

This Romance Scam is almost unnoticeable. Because it's ALL about INTENTIONALITY. He didn't love her. He wanted her... her money, her housing, her life. But she thought she was in a real relationship. When he decided he was done with her, she blamed herself. Because she still didn't realize she had been scammed. She thought he was "just cheating." You think you'd recognize a scam. You think you'd s...

In Part 2/4 of this in-depth analysis, breaking down the Nancy Guthrie investigation into 4 sections, we discuss the timeline of the night she disappeared—and the details that don't quite make sense. Because this isn't just about what happened. It's about what doesn't line up. An Uber ride. A return home. A garage door closing. A camera disconnect. A moment where everything shifts. And when you ac...

What actually happened the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared? In this first episode of our multi-part in-depth breakdown, we separate fact from assumption—because in a case like this, the details matter. Relationship & Behavioral Dynamics Expert Laurel House and criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen (who trains law enforcement leaders, including at Quantico) examine what is confirmed so far: The role of...

What if Winnie the Pooh was never just a children's story? In Part 1 of this RomConned breakdown, we examine Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger—not as innocent characters, but as psychological patterns that show up in real relationships. In this episode of RomConned: Crime Inside Relationships, Relationship & Behavioral Dynamics Expert Laurel House and criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen break down how these...

In this episode of RomConned: Crime Inside Relationships, relationship expert Laurel House and criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen break down the latest questions surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case—and what most people are getting wrong. While the internet is focused on the suspect's gait, disguise, and the now-infamous backpack, we take a different approach: 👉 What if the most important clues didn...

You saw the video. You had a reaction. You decided who the victim was. But what if you're missing something? In this episode of RomConned, Relationship & Behavioral Dynamics Expert Laurel House breaks down the Taylor Frankie Paul case, including the resurfaced 2023 video, the cancellation of The Bachelorette, and Dakota Mortensen's protective order filing—and why this situation is being widely mis...

Update: A follow-up episode addressing male victims, restraining orders, and new developments in this case is coming next.   You saw the headlines. The Bachelorette suddenly canceled. Taylor Frankie Paul's case dividing the internet. The Real Housewives violence controversy. But what if we're not just watching drama… What if we're watching early-stage abuse patterns play out in real time—and misre...

A criminologist and behavioral expert break down the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, revealing what patterns and psychology most coverage has missed. Calm, expert analysis — not speculation. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit  LaurelHouse.com Visit  RomConned.com Uncover the truth at TruthFinder.com     Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video:...

Not every destabilizing relationship is a Romance Con — but every Romance Con depends on confusion. In this essential episode, Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen unpack the four relationship dynamics most often misunderstood, revealing why clarity is one of the most powerful forms of emotional self-protection. You'll discover the critical distinctions between: Romance Cons (intentional emotional...

He helped with bedtime, showed up to family events, and joked about control—until one night everything shattered. This episode examines how trust becomes a weapon, why predators hide in plain sight, and what Dr. Alex's criminology work reveals about power, access, and harm. Listen now. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit  LaurelHouse.com Visit  RomConned.com...

As online connection becomes harder to authenticate, TruthFinder's Kate Coyer joins the conversation to unpack how modern trust is engineered. Learn how romance scams actually work, why shame keeps victims silent, and how to verify reality before your heart, money, and future are on the line. --- Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse For coaching inquiries visit  LaurelHouse.com Visit  RomCon...