Critical Love Theory

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. Give us a review for a shout out on the next episode. 

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 the judge. What is your opinion? Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? 

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 explore, protecting your partner. 

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 the presents with some tips and tricks on dealing with our partners folks. Especially, that auntie who is always in the business. Don’t forget to review & subscribe to Critical Love Theory with Brit and Tim.

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 when we should and shouldn’t expect our partners to change about themselves, and how to navigate that conversation. Don’t forget to leave a comment, write a review, and share if you like what you hear. This is Critical Love Theory with Britt & Tim.

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 attraction as time passes and we most certainly have. Leave a comment, write a review, and share this thang. This is Critical Love Theory with Britt and Tim. 

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 harm in going to look at your exes profile when you and your partner are not seeing eye to eye? In this two part episode, we will unpack it, so leave a comment, write a review, and share this with a friend. This is Critical Love Theory with Britt and Tim. 

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 as well.  Take a hour or two to wind back the clock and watch some of the classics on our list and discover a little more about your partner along the way. Tell us what your favorite classic Black film is, leave a comment, and write a review. This is Critical Love Theory with Britt and Tim. 

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 millennials and generation Z the way it worked for granny and nem. Candace leads us through open-relationships, polyandry, polygamy, and arranged marriages while uncovering what might work for you opposed to what society says. Press play, leave a comment, and write a review. This is Critical Love Theory with Britt and Tim. 

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.