Relationsh!t

We are absolutely obsessed with this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, husbands Wesley and Derrick (@willis_partyoftwo) - as they are pretty perfect in just about every way. Black love, romance, adventure, and just about everything you could want in a relationship, these guys are the truest definition of inspirational and aspirational. We enjoy them and know you will! Go give them a follow on IG and let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, the guys sit down to talk about their experiences with long distance relationships and whether or not they think they can work. Could you successfully see an LDR through? What circumstances would have to be in place for you to willingly enter a long distance relationship? Marko and Tony explore this topic. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Self Mastery Central: Long Distance Relationship Statistics That You Didn’t KnowShit to Put on Your Radar:Marko and Tony are taking the months of

This week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals are so obviously amazing and supportive of each other that we just HAD to feature them! Please allow us to introduce you to Tim (@tklockhart) and his husband Joseph (@married2themidwest). These foster parents are an incredible combination of social worker and military man who travel the world, enjoy cookies, and look good while having fun! Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony grab a couple of ice packs and talk about the facts and myths surrounding the blue balls phenomenon. Are they really a thing? Are they as bad as men make them out to be? Listen to this week’s content to find out! Finally, Marko’s best friend Dwayne McFarlane (@dwayne.a.mcfarlane) joins the guys at the Virtual Critable for a quick catch-up. You’ll hear about their history, Dwayne’s dating woes, and the latest concert that took Lady McFarlane to California. Tune in for more insight into the Critelli’s lives and those that make up their village!

We are in love with this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Florida husbands: Tim and Paul (@mbj_yyz_fll). We are such fans of genuine happiness and full relationships and these guys give us exactly that. We want nothing more than to be them when we grow up! Give them a follow on IG and show them some love - you’ll be happy you did.  Next, Marko and Tony sit down to revisit the most commented on topic in Relationsh!t history: lube! With Pride Month in full swing, the guys relaunch the season 7 episode to ask listeners for more insight and input and ask, “what is your favorite lube?”. Finally, @thecritellis read some Listener Sh!tuations and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:The Sex You Want | All About LubeSDLGBTN | The Different Types Of Lube And What Is Best For Gay MenShit to Put on Your Radar:Want to be a guest on Relationsh!t? The Critellis are looking for interesting LGBTQ+ listeners to guest on the podcast and chat with the guys for a future episode. DM the guys on Instagram or

This week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Kel and Shannon (@themathewsfam) are fabulous ladies that have managed to marry sports, Disney, and each other all in a perfect package of a relationship that we are crazy about! Go check them out and see if you don’t instantly fall in love, just like we did. Next, Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable to talk about the games we are all guilty of playing from time to time when it comes to dating and relationships.. The guys discuss gaslighting, blaming, and a host of other techniques to watch out for. Whether you are the one using these approaches or are on the receiving end, this discussion will better arm you to protect against playing games. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Simply Psychology: Examples Of Mind Games In Dating And RelationshipsShit to Put on Your Radar:Want to wish Marko a Happy Birthday? There is still time! Call (903) POD- SHIT - (903) 763-7448 - or show him so

We love this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, fiancé’s Marc Burns (@burns.fitla) and Alex Razzano (@alexrazzano). You know how some couples are just so … cool? Like, everything about them is just aspirational and dreamy? That’s how we feel about this couple - they are just so friggin amazing! Check them out on IG and figure out exactly why, and listen to this week’s episode to hear our thoughts about them. Then, the guys play catch up and get together to read your Listener Sh!tuations for a special mailbag episode of the podcast! Marko and Tony offer some much needed guidance, Critelli-style.Shit to Put on Your Radar:Want to wish Marko a Happy 40th Birthday?  Call (903) POD- SHIT - (903) 763-7448 - and show him some birthday love!If you could use some mental clarity, natural energy, and enhanced productivity, then we totally recommend you try Magic Mind! You can get it at: www.magicmind.com/relation. With RELATION20 you also get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase - it also

Words cannot begin to describe the amount of love we have for this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Martin Fulton (@thefashionablecouple) and Amit Patel, MD (@hemochemomd). Not only is this couple fashion-forward and easy on the eyes, but their success and relationship is one for the Relationsh!t Hall of Fame - these guys have it all! Check them out on IG and show them some love! Then, Marko and Tony sit down at the Critable to talk dirty … or,  more specifically discuss dirty talking with your partner. Before sex, how much dirty talk gets you going? And during sex, what kind of dirty talk is off the table? The guys dive into their experience with it and what gets their basements flooded. Finally, Marko and Tony read a Listener Sh!tuation and give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Metro: The Science Behind Dirty Talk – and Why it WorksYour Tango: 5 Ways Dirty Talk Can Seriously SAVE Your Sex LifeShit to Put on Your Radar:If you are interested in talking with Dr. Brandeis and want to get a few inches and g

Our neighbors up north, and this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals are Andrew (@realtor.dads) and Erik (@erik.addresses.you) - husbands and realtors in Vancouver. These guys and their amazing family are exactly what this hashtag is about, and we love them and everything about their love. Give them a follow on IG and make sure to let them know the Critellis sent you. Then the guys get together to talk about a recent X/Twitter debate: hook up d!ck versus boyfriend d!ck. How big is too big to receive on a regular basis? And, does boyfriend d!ck get a bad rap? The guys are then joined at the Virtual Critable by award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert, clinical researcher, physician educator, and surgeon Dr. Judson Brandeis, creator of the P-Long protocol. He walks the guys through his penis enhancement procedure and educates them on his proven way of giving guys some extra inches down there. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style

We adore Kiko (@keek_oh) and Drew (@hi.drews), this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals - all the way in Hawaii. These husbands and life-lovers are so sweet on each other and the way they adore one another is beyond inspiring and incredible to watch. Give them a follow on IG and make sure to tell them the Critellis sent you! Then, though they haven’t experienced this together, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about threesomes! They’ve had lives before one another, and sometimes that life included a threesome (or a few) … but what happens when you’re in a monogamous relationship? Are threesomes completely off the table? If not, does it redefine your relationship altogether? The guys sit down to discuss. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:WebMD: What to Know About Having a ThreesomeShit to Put on Your Radar:Visit the More Elephant website (https://www.moreelephant.com/) to learn more about Jason’s podcast and learn more about th

Jason (@mrjohnsmccall) and James (@jsquared05), and all their greatness, is this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These Atlanta-based husbands are equal parts fierce and fantastic - and we are so inspired by them and their love for one another. Give them a follow on IG, and make sure to let them know the Critellis sent you! Then, the guys sit down to talk about something both silly and sweet: pet names. Is calling your partner something cutesy (other than their name) necessary for a successful relationship? At what point does a pet name become gross for bystanders? Then, the guys are joined at the virtual Critable by husbands Alvin (@alvinoneilmccray70) and Jason (@jasonrudman) to discuss their 26-year long relationship and marriage, the choice to have children, and all around LGBTQ+ amazingness.  Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Scientific American: Why Do We Use Pet Names in Relationships?Shit to Put on Your Radar:Vis

Beefy beaus (@big.bud.wolf) and (@whutuppetey) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These massive men and partners are wonderfully coupled as their light-hearted love and heavy-lifting gym routine makes them incredibly aspirational and this week’s fave. Go give them a follow and let them know the Critellis sent you! Then, the guys get together to talk about a revisited concept in the Critelli household: “It’s just money”. When you are in a secure place (mentally and financially) is it possible to think of spending money and committing to experiences in such a nonchalant manner? Is it ever just money? The guys are then joined at the Critable by season 1 episode 1 guest, Steven Poburko, to catch up on some newer life updates. Steven introduces everyone to his partner and gives us the story of how they met.  Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Ambiance Matchmaking: How To Understand Your Partner's Money MindsetShit

Wanna see fabulousness? Then look no further than Sharnika and Mahala (@meetthepowers) - the week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These goddesses are perfection and love personified, and we are so infatuated with them.  Go give them a follow on IG and show them some love - and don’t forget to let them know the Critelli’s sent you.  Then, Marko and Tony get together to find out whether or not they’ve slept with friends or ever thought about it. Is it “normal” in gay culture to separate sex and friendship? And should everyone be more comfortable with boinking their bestie? Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by the jacked priest himself, Father Ethan Jewett (@jackedpriest). We find out about Father Ethan’s journey to the church and how his muscles play a part in his social media and faith. Finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Mic.com: Queer People Have Mastered Sexual Friendships-and It’s Time You Straights Caugh

Brits, Matt and Adrian (@matt_and_adrian), are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These cheeky bloggers and adventurers are so sweet on one another and so incredibly full of life, and that makes us excited to highlight them. Check them out on IG and give them a follow - we promise it’s totally worth it! Then, the guys sit down to talk about Beyoncé's highly anticipated and insanely incredible 8th studio album, #CowboyCarter. Marko and Tony go track by track and discuss their initial thoughts on the album and pick their favorite tracks - for now. And finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Shit to Put on Your Radar:Want to be a guest on Relationsh!t? The Critellis are looking for interesting LGBTQ+ listeners to guest on the podcast and chat with the guys for a future episode. DM the guys on Instagram or send an email to relationshitquestions@gmail.com and let’s get an interview scheduled!If you could use some mental clarity, nat

Bloggers and partners, Karl and Daan (@coupleofmen) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals - and we are so fascinated by them! This storytelling and traveling duo make it a point to explore the world and share their experiences with like-minded LGBTQ+ adventurers. If you’re craving queer love at its best, with a side of travel - these guys are for you! Check them out and give them a follow. Then, the guys sit down to explore the ‘1-1-1-1 Rule’ for marriages and talk about their experiences and goals with it. How can you make your relationship and time together more effective? This topic and episode will give you some tips.  And finally, @thecritellis read this week’s Listener Sh!tuation and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Your Tango: 7 Reasons Taking Vacations Together Actually Makes You HealthierVery Well Family: Should You Vacation Without Your Kids?Very Well Mind: How to Initiate Sex With Your PartnerMarriage.com: The Importance of Date Night in a Marriage and Tips to Make It

NFL Player R.K. Russell (@rkrelentless) and comedian Corey O’Brien (@corey_obrien) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, and once you check them out you’ll understand why. This couple is the dictionary definition of support and love and we are so inspired by their relationship and know you will be too. Check them out on IG and give them a follow - you’ll be happy you did. Then, the guys sit down to talk about situationships and acknowledge whether or not they’ve ever been in one. Is a situationship helpful or hurtful? What are the consequences of having a non-commital connection with someone? Then finally, @thecritellis read your Listener Sh!tuations and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Prevention: What Is a Situationship? Experts Share 7 Signs and How to Handle a Lack of CommitmentShit to Put on Your Radar:Want to be a guest on Relationsh!t? The Critellis are looking for interesting LGBTQ+ listeners to guest on the podcast and chat with the guys for a future episode. DM the guy

There are no words for the love we have for this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Shannon (@badgyalshanshan) and (@issa_amanda_). These women are easy on the eyes and heavy on our hearts as they show us all that being gorgeous and madly in love can be picture-perfect. Go give them a follow on IG and show them some good ‘ol Relationsh!t love. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about whether or not love is in fact blind. We are all watching the show on Netflix but does the concept hold up without a camera crew? And, what do relationship experts have to say about the idiom and the reality? Finally, @thecritellis read your Listener Sh!tuations and do their best to give some guidance, Critelli-style.Articles:Psychology Today: Is Love Blind?Shit to Put on Your Radar:The Relationsh!t Podcast was highlighted as one of the 15 Best Queer Dating Podcasts by FeedSpot. Go show the website and Relationsh!t some love, out and join us in supporting the other LGBTQ+ podcasts that were featured. Our friends over at the Minor

We open season nine by highlighting the Sarasota hotties and husbands, Adam and Dan (@adam_dan_srq) as this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These muscle daddies show you that not only can you be in love, but you can get a good pump in - together! These guys are so good together and we know you’ll enjoy them just as much as we do. Give them a follow on IG and show them some good ‘ol Relationsh!t love. Then, the guys sit down and catch you up on everything you’ve missed in their lives over the past few months and everything they haven’t been able to talk about in pop culture and media during the break. Finally, @thecritellis read your Listener Sh!tuation and try to offer some guidance, Critelli-style.Shit to Put on Your Radar:The Relationsh!t Podcast was highlighted as one of the 15 Best Queer Dating Podcasts by FeedSpot. Go show the website and Relationsh!t some love, out and join us in supporting the other LGBTQ+ podcasts that were featured.Our friends over at the Minoritea Report Podcast have joined DNR Stud

We are giddy about this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Ben Hunte (@beninldn) and Tom Ratcliffe (@tratcliffe15). This London-based couple is beyond adorable and ridiculously sweet on one another and we are here for it. Their love for one another is inspirational and an excellent connection to highlight. Check them out and give them a follow! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about running hot and cold. When you are always hot and your partner runs cold, how can you make a relationship work? How can a couple that experiences heat and cold differently manage a healthy connection? Finally, Micah Peterson (@micahhasthefloor) joins the guys for an overdue catch-up. They laugh through their recent life updates, talk about the state of gay culture, and explore some sexual fantasies that may be added to their repertoire. Get ready for some Critelli-style laughs and hijinks!Articles:Cosmopolitan: 10 Things Couples with Drastically Different Body Temperatures UnderstandMen’s Divorce: Studies: Temperature Preference

We are obsessing over this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Raleigh couple, Robb and Ben (@robb_benn). These lovers are absolute perfection - adorable, sweet, and just … simple - and we love that. True love is quiet and these guys and their relationship is a church mouse (in the best way). We love them and think you will too. Check them out and give them a follow. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about staying attractive for your partner … later in the relationship. Your appearance (and many other qualities) locked the relationship down, but how do you keep yourself attractive to your partner, long-term? Finally, Susan Bratton (@susanbratton) comes back to talk with the guys about any and everything passion and sex-related. How do you two penis-havers insert romance into their bedroom and relationship? And how can guys have better orgasms?  All these questions are answered in this week’s episode!Articles:PsychCentral: 10 Effective Ways to Keep Your Partner InterestedMarriage.com: How to Be More Attrac

We are thankful for the relationship of Trent Brock (@trentbrock) and Jamil Price (@priceisright28) - this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. These gents could not be more adorable … from the photos of their recent wedding in February to the many adventures they share to this day, it is obvious they are meant for one another. Give them a follow on IG and enjoy all their magic. Then, Marko and Tony gather to discuss a completely different take on the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about everything they are NOT thankful for. The guys review things that grind their gears and do their best to make you laugh on your way to Turkey Day dinner. Then, the Critellis bring you the November edition of Listener Shituations where they answer all your relationship questions and do their best to give you guidance … Critelli-style.Shit to Put on Your Radar:The Critellis will return for Season 9 of the podcast on Wednesday, March 6th. Get your Relationsh!t fix by listening to ENCORE episodes of the podcast in January and February

Cuties, Brad and Cody (@brad.and.cody), inspire us; that is why they are our #QueerRelationshipGoals for the week. This Raleigh-based couple not only built a beautiful life together, but they manage to do it with smiles on their faces and this is why we think they’re great. Check them out on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony get together to talk about what being a supportive partner means to them. Do you think you’re as supportive of your partner as you can be? If we asked them, would they agree? Tune in to find out what support looks like for the Critellis. Finally, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable by comedian, actress, writer, and podcast host, Robin Hopkins (@realrobhops) to discuss her new podcast, Well … Adjusting, laugh about the married life, and catch up since the trio hasn’t seen one another since before the pandemic. Get ready for the best laugh-ab workout of your life with this week’s episode!Articles:Romper: 11 Signs You Have a Support