We couldn’t resist highlighting this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Emile Ennis Jr. (@emileennisjr) and AJ Gibson (@_ajgibson). We didn’t think it was possible, but yet another interracial queer couple has mesmerized the Critelli’s and they’re here (with some friends) to talk about how amazing these guys are. Emile and AJ are incredible - they are so full of love and joy and an IG page only tells half the story. Check them out and fall in love with them! We know you will. Then, Marko and Tony are joined by some VIPs (Very Important Patrons) as they sit around the Virtual Critable to talk about the things that annoy them in a relationship or potential partner. Find out who does not like clipping fingernails, chewing with open mouths, or audible bodily functions in the fourth installment of the Virtual Meet & Greet, recorded on April 21st, 2021.

Article:

1. Buzzfeed: 10 Annoying Things That Happen in Every Relationship and 10 Cute Things That Also Happen

This week, Marko and Tony highlight inquiring #QueerRelationshipGoals, Margarita (@magsq1211) and Belki (@itsbelki). Margarita reached out to the guys and wanted to share her relationship with our listeners. She says, “My fiancée and I met at a lesbian bad called Henrietta’s in NYC … She is the first woman I’ve ever dated … Now, I would never look back! We’ve been together for 2 years, known each other for 3 years, and she just proposed 3/27!” We love, love. And we LOVE these two - so go follow them on IG and give them some love! Then, the guys sit down to talk about what it takes to have a pet while in a relationship. Do you have a pet or want one? How does your partner feel about it? Join the Critellis as they talk about their fur babies and how it's affected their relationship. Finally, tune in for the April edition of our Listener Sh!tuations and help Marko and Tony solve the world's problems - Critelli style.

Actor, Dane de Bruin (@danedebruin) and real estate agent Mitch Allen (@mitchsellssocal) are this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals. Not only are these beefcakes visually appealing, but their love feels like a romance novel in life - two amazingly attractive men build a loving and beautiful life together in Southern California … it just writes itself! We adore these two and think you will enjoy them just as much! Follow them on IG and make sure you let them know the Critellis sent you. Then, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable for a Relationsh!t takeover by the guys from Gay Man Thriving, Zach Bulls and Andrew Sartory. They sit down with the guys to talk about their past lives, how Bernie Sanders brought them together, what they mean to one another, and how Gay Man Thriving aims to end loneliness within the gay community. Buckle in for a fun adventure!

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We are in love with this week’s Canadian #QueerRelationshipGoals, Bruce Friars (@rbrucefriars) and his husband Edgar Friars (@edgarfriars). Of course, we love an interracial gay couple - but we love relationships full of adventure even more, and these two have both! Check them out on IG and show them some Critelli-style appreciation. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about the art of gift-giving in a relationship and whether or not they're good gift-givers. If you had to guess, who do you think is better at giving gifts? Finally, the guys are joined by Relationsh!t Podcast four-peters, Shawn Gooden (@shawn_gooden) and Shaila Tyler (@styl.ur). The foursome catches up and talks about family building in covid’s America and what it’s been like for them since last they all saw one another. Check out this fun episode between friends!

Articles:

1. Love Smitten: 7 Reason Why Gift-Giving is Important in a Relationship

2. Experience Life: The Six Best Gifts You Can Give Your Partner

We jumped across the pond to highlight this week’s #QueerRelationshipGoals, Paul Dennison (@tallpaul.dennison) and his boyfriend Joshua Smith (@joshuaraymond.smith). The height difference alone is endearing, but their love for one another is even better - making them adorable and our faves! Check them out on IG and let them know we sent you! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about their favorite topic: television! They talk about shows they watch together and separately, and what watching shows together as a couple can mean for the relationship. Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by hosts of the 3ALove Podcast (@3alove) Bree and Kris. They get together to talk about growing up in the midwest and west coast, meeting in Texas, and their current lives together - as well as their dope ass podcast!

Articles:

1. Rewrite: Is Binge-Watching TV Together Good for Your Relationship?

2. Hello Giggles: The Sacred Rules of Watching TV With Your Partner

This week, our #QueerRelationshipGoals are Florida residents and husbands, Weatherman Greg Dee (@gregdeeweather) and Vinnithadeu (@dvithadeu). A year of marriage and a lifetime of adventure (and love) make these two such an adorable couple and our new faves! Check them out on IG - we're sure you'll love them too. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about being gross and vulnerable with your partner. Are you comfortable enough with your partner to let them see every part of you. Is exposure to bodily functions and morning breath a sign that you're going to make it long-term as a couple? And finally, the guys sit down to answer your relationship questions in the March edition of our Listener Sh!tuations.

Articles:

1. Bustle: If You Can't Do These 9 "Gross" Things In Front of Your Partner, They're Not The One

2. Bolde: Are You Super Gross With Your Boyfriend? Your Love Might Be Built To Last

This week's couple is both a #QueerRelationshipGoals and inspiration ... and we LOVE them. Dee and Elle (@dee_n_elle) spend so much time bettering others and themselves, and it is no wonder their smiles are so bright and their spirits are so beautiful. We love them and know you will too - check them out and give them some love! The guys sit down to talk about the importance of being healthy and how it can positively or negatively affect your relationship. Does your partner challenge you to choose healthier options in your everyday life? This week's episode gives you answer that question. The guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by hosts of the Cotton-Pauly Blend Podcast, Paul Conyers (@paulconyers) and Troy Cotton. They join Marko and Tony to talk about the similarities in straight relationships (Paul is married, Troy is single and has a child), and laugh about their heights and whether or not they think about gay sex. It's a fun episode to listen to!

Articles:

1. Healthline: 4 Ways to Help Your Partner Live Healthier - Without Starting a Fight

2. Self: You Want to Eat Healthier. Your Partner Does Not. Here's How To Handle That

Fiancés, Yannick Regh (@yannick.regh), and Jonny Foe (@jonnyfoe) are this week's #QueerRelationshipGoals. Coming to us all the way from Hamburg, Germany, these two are a wonderful example of true love in the form of a power couple and we are here for it! Check them out on IG and let them know we sent you. Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about Tony's (least) favorite topic: clothing. They talk about how important a wardrobe is and how dressing to impress your partner may (or may not) be a deal-breaker. Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by friends and former partners, Sarah and Alix. The two talk about their respect for one another and their time together. This is a fun interview with two wonderful guests!

Articles:

1. Madamenoire: Would You Change The Way You Dress For A Partner?

2. Fashion Psychology: What Clothes Say About You

Join us in celebrating this week's #QueerRelationshipGoals, Ryan Vos (@msp_beard) and his husband Eric Orrington (@orr.is.it). Their love for one another and social media support of the podcast have made them fast favorites of Marko and Tony. Check them out on IG and give them some love! Then, the Critellis sit down to talk about the toll technology can take on a relationship. Are you tuned into your partner? Or is technology taking over your life? Then, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by the host of the Queers Converse Podcast, Carmen (@cocoamelia), and her partner, Jas (@jazzernaut). They talk to Marko and Tony about where they grew up, how they met one another, and what life is like in the Pacific Northwest. Make sure you check out Carmen's podcast!

Articles:

1. WebMD: Technology and Relationships: The Pros and Cons

2. Institute for Family Studies: Technoference: How Technology Can Hurt Relationships

We just love this week's #QueerRelationshipGoals, Kelsey Janae (@justkelseyjanae) and her fiancee, Kymaria Starr (@k.stareya). There couples' IG page (@houseofk.love) shows just how in love they are - and we are here for it! Check out their IG pages and give them a double-tap or two. Then, Marko and Tony are joined by Singer/Songwriter & ICF certified professional Life Coach best known for his child actor days as "that gay kid from School of Rock", Brian Falduto (@brianfalduto) joins the guys at the VIrtual Critable to talk about his life on screen, the aftershock, and what he's done with those learned experiences. It's an interview you want to miss!

Check Brian out here:

1. His podcast: The Gay Life Coach Podcast

2. His Book Club: The Gay Men's Mindfulness Collective

3. His music and interviews: YouTube

This week, newlyweds Jaiden Roazario (@its_jaidenrozario) and Christopher Rozario (@c.ryan_p) are our #QueerRelationshipGoals. This Dallas-based couple is so stylish and SO in love. We truly enjoy their Instagram profiles and love for one another. Check them out on Instagram and make sure you tell them the Critelli's sent you! Then, Marko and Tony play another game, meant to spark conversation with one another. Tune in to hear fun(ny) ice breaker questions for couples to ask on their next date night. Finally, the February edition of the Listener Shituations brings an update and some new problems!

Article:

LovePanky: 60 Funny Icebreaker Questions to Spark a Conversation with Anyone

To say we are obsessed with this week's #QueerRelationshipGoals would be the understatement of the year. Jeanette and Lauryn (@4theloveofdillard), are our new favorites! We love these ladies so much and love the way they love each other. You can tell there is a genuine connection there, and we are big fans. Check them out on IG and make sure you tell them we sent you! Then, because Valentine's Day is coming up, Marko and Tony play a game that is said to reignite their love for one another - a way to build intimacy without being physical. Will this bring the guys closer together? You'll have to tune in to find out. Finally, Dr. Ian Jenkins (@three_dads_and_a_baby) joins Marko and Tony at the Virtual Critable to talk about his life and very unique relationship. Queer relationships aren't typically categorized as "normal" to begin with, but Ian and his family prove that as long as there is love, normal can be whatever you make it.

The Game:

Best Self Co. Intimacy Deck - The perfect addition to date night - 150 prompts to spark deeper and more meaningful conversations.

Husbands, Dre B. (@dretheblueprint_) and Will Smith (@willpowers_) are this week's #QueerRelationshipGoals! Based in DC, these beautiful Black men are showing love in a way that is meaningful for any and everyone. We are obsessed with them and think you will feel the same way. Follow them on IG and let them know we sent you. Then, the Critelli's sit down to talk about falling in love with someone's potential, instead of falling in love with them. Have you ever built up an image of what you thought someone was supposed to be? How did that work out for you? Finally, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable by educator and author, David Ellison, to talk about his book, Santander: Rambling on Borrowed Time, his decision to ex-patriate, and a colorful story about getting arrested south of the border. This episode is a nail-biter!

Articles:

1. Medium.com: How Falling In Love With The "Potential" Of Someone Can Hurt Us

2. Alternative Shrink: Falling In Love With Potential

We are starry-eyed about this week's #QueerRelationshipGoals, Kelsey Pearson (@kelseystacypearson) and her partner, H. Pearson (@h.m.pearson). Not only are they both absolutely STUNNING, but their apparent love and adoration for one another is exactly what relationships are made of. Check them out on IG and fall in love with them too! "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter" - EE Cummings. This week, Marko and Tony talk about the importance of laughter in general and within your relationship. Does your partner make you laugh? Is humor important in a partner? Life should be full of joy and whimsy and this week, @thecritellis help you attain it. And finally, tune in for the January edition of our Listener Shituations! Marko and Tony sit down at the Virtual Critable to solve your relationship problems.

Articles:

A Conscious Rethink: Science Confirms Couples Who Laugh Together, Stay Together

Psychology Today: How Humor Can Change Your Relationship

Nous aimons this week's guests - Paris lovers, Chris and Sunny (@chris.and.sunny). The admiration for one another is enough to make anybody "oooooh" and "ahhhhh". But beyond that, they look like they truly love one another, and we are all for that. To love someone in The City of Love is a dream we all don't want to be awakened from, but follow the guys on IG in the meantime and maybe your dreams will come true. Then, the Critellis get together to talk about cooking (a topic Marko hates). The guys talk about differences in cuisine preferences, Tony's lack of seasoning, and ways to make cooking fun for couples. Finally, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable by one-half of the (@extragaysians), Kristine Ebona, to talk about her early days and move from the Philippines to Canada, coming to terms with her queer identity, and her new book, ' My Two Cool Moms'. It's an interview you'll be glad you were a part of - because we were!

Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of the podcast! We open the episode by highlighting Mike and Steph (@davenportontheroad) as our #QueerRelationshipGoals! This travelers/lovers duo are perfect in every way. There is nothing better than having your best friend along for the journey and it's obvious these guys enjoy one another. Check them out on IG and let us know what you think! Then, Marko and Tony sit down to talk about the concept of individual and relationship perfectionism. Is it healthy to expect perfection in your partner and yourself? Tune in to hear their thoughts. Finally, Marko and Tony are joined at the Virtual Critable by independent recording artist and friend of the podcast, Benjy Bradshaw (@benjybradshaw). Benjy has been busy!! He has two new songs out, and a new music video premiering on Friday, so hear the guys talk to him about his quarantine and creative process.

2020 is almost over, and with that - the end of the third season of this (sh!tty little) podcast! Marko and Tony close out the last episode by bringing you the "best of the best" from this year's #GayRelationshipGoals, conversations, Listener Sh!tuations, and guests! Check out the end-of-the-year review with the Critellis and let us know what episodes we missed and what segments were your favorites!

Make sure you head to Amazon to check out Kristine Ebona’s (@extragaysians) new book! Link here.

Marko and Tony sit down to talk about taking care of your partner while they're sick. Are you a "needs cuddles" or "leave me alone" kind of sick partner? Guess which one Marko is and which one Tony is. Finally, the guys are joined at the Virtual Critable by their new friends across the Pond, Marcus and Manuel (@gazearoundtheworld). The guys talk about growing up in Wales and Austria and some Christmas traditions that are unique to the EU.

Christmas is right around the corner, and Marko is not in the spirit. This week, the guys get together to talk about the Holidays and Tony gets quizzed on Christmas trivia to find out just how jolly he actually is. Finally, at the Virtual Critable, Marko and Tony are joined by friends of the podcast: Erika and Steve, for the Holiday edition of 'We Ain't Sh!t'.

Marko and Tony do something a little different and read your Listener Shituations in place of a conversation. One enthusiastic listener asks the guys four different questions, and Marko and Tony spend the time answering them. Find out how the guys respond to the inquiries and send your questions to the podcast so you can get your own segment too!