Tim here. Britt brought a brilliant point. It really made me think about my male privilege and how I don't about things like the pain of mother giving birth as an act of love. Nonetheless, there is pain in that process. Tap into the episode. G

February 14th, is a regular day.

Mar 9th, 2021 23m 20s

Britt here! We are discussing if you Valentine's Day should be a big deal in a relationship or not. Timothy tried to play me about how I say, "Valentimes Day" and made me feel bad for saying our (his) Mama is greedy. I know what I said. You be

Protecting Your Partner

Mar 3rd, 2021 26m 40s

Tim here! They day after I proposed, I felt this extreme weight on my shoulders. I felt the weight of the responsibility to protect. I knew moving forward that I would have to bring my best. That was something I hadn't ever done. Tap in as we e

Home for the Holidays

Dec 22nd, 2020 32m

Brit here. The end of the year means the holidays, and if you’re anything like us that means spending time with the people we cherish, and the ones who try you. In this episode, we highlight the importance of the people in your life instead of

Are You Trying to Change Me?

Dec 15th, 2020 38m 38s

Brit here. How many times have you heard the phrase “I wish you would...” I’m sure you can fill in the blank. So often we envision our partners in one way but many times that vision is incredibly far from reality. In this episode we discuss whe

Staying Fine During COVID-1 to the 9

Dec 8th, 2020 36m 27s

Britt here. Who gained some weight during the pandemic? Us! Who wears comfortable clothes everyday? Us! You ever peeped your partner and thought, "Damn, you fine!" You may not feel that way all day everyday but there are ways you can sustain at

Part One: #RelationshipGoals (Marriage & Social Media)

Dec 1st, 2020 35m 13s

Tim here. Marriage & Committed relationships are already complex but when you take your private relationship into the public space, it can get more tricky. Who is tastygirl46? Why is MandingoWarrior69 in your comments? Moreover, what is the har

What's a Good Classic Black Movie?

Nov 24th, 2020 36m 29s

Britt here. What comes to mind when you see these infamous movie titles; Boyz n the Hood, Set It Off, Lean On Me? We each have a special connection to black culture. Black cinema is not only a huge part of Black culture but building community

"Non-Traditional Marriages" ft. Candace Hairston

Nov 17th, 2020 40m 14s

Tim here. We are excited to be tapping in with new episodes for CLT. Today, we are chopping it up with our good friend, Candace Hairston (Higher Ed Professional at the University of Chicago) as we discuss whether or not marriage works for mille

So You're Keeping Secrets? Yes.

Sep 2nd, 2020 37m 31s

Should people have secrets in a marriage? I thought a marriage was about being one and us knowing everything about each other. Well, not for us. Tap in with us and find out why this is not the case.

Hall Passes & Pornos

Aug 26th, 2020 42m 4s

Question, would you give your partner a hall pass? If you do not know what a hall pas is, there is the definition. Hall Pass- Permission given by your lover to fool around with another person outside your relationship. Are you going for it or n

Your Friends & My Friends

Aug 19th, 2020 45m 25s

In relationship, it is important to have some boundaries around certain things. For us, friends are one of those things. Friends are sometimes the only reminder that you are an individual within a marriage so, you need that human connection wit

P.O.P. (Partnership Over Possession)

Aug 12th, 2020 35m

Sometimes, you have to ask yourself if you relationship is a partnership or a possession. As we have navigated our marriage, we recognized that language like "that's my wife" is tough because Brittany doesn't belong to me. She chose to be with

Rapid Fire Questions for Brittany

Aug 5th, 2020 31m

Thanks for joining us! We are really about to get underway with season two in which we will be discussing various topics from within the context of marriage. Season one was all about the courting process. This is all about the "We are married.

"Rapid Fire Questions for Tim"

May 22nd, 2020 27m 13s

Thanks for joining us! We are kicking off the second season of "Critical Love Theory." This season will be a lot more familial and community oriented. We will have guests and give you all more opportunities to know us on a deeper level.

"Scar Tissue (Healing Your Hurt)"

Mar 26th, 2020 31m 43s

(Tim, here.) I was very honest and transparent in this episode. Who out there has been hurt? I know have been hurt. So much so, that I once blocked myself for the possibility of it. I later learned that I could never be the person I want to be

Reciprocity (Emotional Milestones, Capacity, & Unfair Loads)

Oct 7th, 2019 38m 54s

Tim here! I will be honest. I learned some things that helped me grow in our relationship from this conversation. It sucks to hear what you are doing wrong but you need to grow your capacity and have the ability to give your partner your best.

"I'm Putting My Foot Down"

Jun 26th, 2019 28m 23s

If your meal prep time is 45 minutes you don't start putting it on your plate after 20 minutes. Simply, it's not ready yet. At times, we do the same with people who aren't ready for a relationship and it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Enough

"Let's Talk About Sex"

May 31st, 2019 34m

At times, marriage can be difficult. Being unaware of your sexual self prior to marriage can create a barrier between you and your partner. For those who were fortunate enough to have abstained from sex before marriage, great for you! However,

"Asking Tough Questions (Family)" Pt.1

Mar 9th, 2019 29m 4s

*Trigger Warning* Sexually Assault. Have you ever dated someone (or are you dating someone) who has been through a lot but you didn't find out that they had a lot of baggage until you were already super invested? In this episode, we dive deep i

"What Are Your Standards? (W.A.Y.S.)"

Feb 16th, 2019 27m 19s

It is important to asking yourself, What are the essential things that I need from a partner to be able to build a solid union? Often, as young people, we conflate standards and preferences when they are two different things. Rock with us as we

"How We Met (Her & His Perspective)"

Jan 31st, 2019 10m 40s

Who would have thought that a single phone call would turn into a 13 year journey? Often, couples have differing understandings of how they met. For us, it was a funny and unforgettable experience that we can seem to shake! Follow us, as we rem

"Consistency is Key"

Jan 31st, 2019 28m 41s

"Timothy here. I was very inconsistent. But I was still alway valuable. It takes a lot of bumping your head to realize that you or the person you are with is not ready for committed relationship. You may like the idea of a long-term situation b

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