Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, K. Antoinette & Yusuf Topic: Value On today's lunch date, the crew is joined by K. Antoinette and they discuss value. They tackle the question “has your stock ever dropped?” They transition into dating people that are not up to par with you. The crew then talks about the perspective of exes and how they affect the current relationship. Yusuf has an outburst, C.L. says that there is none better than him, Nique tells a story, & K. Antoinette says that she h...
Jun 30, 2021•43 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, K. Antoinette & Yusuf Topic: Difficult Conversations Today the crew is joined by K. Antoinette of the LBF Podcast. K. Antoinette discusses her podcast, the meaning behind the color yellow, and her relationship status. They then get into having difficult conversations. They discuss the ambushing of an issue and how that can not lead to a positive outcome. They talk about direct and indirect conversation and how it can affect relationships. The crew discusses c...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Right or Wrong? On today's lunch date, the crew talks about dating an ex. Ms.l Gee poses the question “ How long is long enough to date someone’s ex?” Gee gets personal and the team works her through it. They talk about protocol when dealing with someone's ex and Gee continues to not answer questions. Nique talks about her past situation and should the code be discussed. The team looks forward to hearing your feedback as well, so be sure ...
Jun 23, 2021•45 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Mind Games Today Ms. Gee is back and the crew talks about mind games. Ms. Gee and Nique show that they endorse stalks tendencies. They get into playing hard to get. The crew discusses social media etiquette. They then get into playing games. They discuss using jealousy to drive attention and how social media has changed how relationships function. They get a little off track and talk about celebrating divorce and accountability. They answ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Right or Wrong? On today's lunch date, the crew is joined by Young Discrete. The crew has a conversation between being right or being wrong. They discuss how to handle situations when you are right or when you are wrong. They continue by discussing situations they have been in that have involved being right or wrong. They close out by talking about how experience affects perception. The team looks forward to hearing your feedback as well,...
Jun 16, 2021•35 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Knapp's Relationship Termination Model Today the crew gets into the second part of a two-part series on Knapp's Relationship Model, the Termination Model. They start out with stage one, "Differentiating." The crew gets into their Cosby Show bag. They then get into the second stage "Circumscribing", and then transitions into stage 3 "Stagnation." C.L. talks about his crazy experience, Nique talks the other side, and Yusuf gets caught off g...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Dear Nique On today's lunch date, the crew is joined by Young Discrete. The crew covers a Dear Nique letter where a lady asks for help with her blended family situation. Nique and Yusuf talk about their blended family experience. They close out with listener's comments. The team looks forward to hearing your feedback as well, so be sure to chime in on social media, or email them with a response. Contact us via email: Relstatpodcast@gmail....
Jun 09, 2021•36 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Knapp's Relationship Escalation Model Today the crew gets into the first part of a two-part series on Knapp's Relationship Model on today's episode. They start by defining Knapp's model. They then get into Knapp's 5 stages of Escalation. They start with the first stage, "Initiation." They then get into stage 2, "Experimentation." They discuss the questions that could be asked on the first date and C.L. says that he has been asked "What's ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 19 On today’s lunch date episode of RSP, the team discusses the last episode of Season 12 of Married at First Sight. They start where the last episode ended with Chris’s exit from the show and Paige going to get him. They talk Jacob and Haley. The team then closes out by talking about their favorite episode. The crew looks forward to hearing your feedback as well, so be sure to chime in on their so...
Jun 02, 2021•32 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Myths On today’s episode, the crew talks about male and female myths. They start off with a myth about coaches. The team talks about the myth that men fear commitment and the attraction level for men and women. They talk about the myth about men not having emotions, women like to argue, and women want to be lied to. Ms. G is willing to accept the “I don’t want to talk about it right now”, Nique does research, and C.L. says that women don’...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 18 In today's episode, the crew starts by discussing Erik and Virginia. The team talks about the thing that almost made the marriage not happen, Virginia's big move, and Erik's black leather wrap around. The crew transition into Clara and Ryan. Gee says they are not happy, C.L. lets the listeners know that he stays in his lane, and Nique gives Pepe Le Pew a mustache. The crew moves on to talking ab...
May 26, 2021•32 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Mrs. Gee & Yusuf Topic: Dear Nique On today's episode, the crew is joined by a listener who needs some advice. Lee joins the show to talk about her situationship and looks to the crew to get over her heartbreak. Mrs. Gee and Nique give her the girl's side while C.L. and Yusuf give her the male perspective. They discuss loving yourself, blocking and doing the work. They close out with some laughs Listen, then go to social media and join the conversation. Conta...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 17 In today's episode, the crew discusses the Lifetime hit show Married at First Sight. This week they are talking about decision day. But... before they get into the show, C.L. tells a story of how he came across 5 coyotes. They start with Clara and Ryan. They then move on to Haley and Jacob and the fact that they feel that way. The team dives into Jacob's insecurities. They then discuss Paige and Chris...
May 19, 2021•46 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Mrs. Gee & Yusuf Topic: How long do you wait? On today's episode, the crew is joined by married couple Shannon and Gene Mason. They get into the topic of blended families. Gene and Shannon share their story. They talk about how they met and the journey to where they are today. Shannon and Gene talk about their kids and how things work in the home. The crew asks the couple about exs and communication. They close by getting some advice from Gene and Shannon. Li...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 16 On today's episode, the crew recaps the season before D-Day. They revisit the major issues for each couple. They discuss the toxicity that is Chris. They continue the conversation by talking about Jacob's insecurities, Virginia's inability to compromise and Vincent's sensitivity. They close out by talking winners and losers if the couples stay together. Listen, then go to our social media and join the...
May 12, 2021•46 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: How long do you wait? On today's episode, the crew discusses and reacts to the question "How long do you wait?" The team talks about how long they would wait for someone. They discuss the women's timeline. Mrs. G talks about passing on guys who she made have needed and takes the listeners on a deep dive into a past situation. They discuss the reality of dealing with a person that is in jail. Yusuf and Mrs. G get personal. Listen, then go to soc...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 16 On today's episode, the crew reviews episode 16 "Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace". The team starts off by discussing the excuse Jacob gave for his hasty departure from the retreat. They discuss Brianna and Vincent's odd relationship issues. They get into Clara and Ryan's odd interactions throughout the episode. The team then discusses Virginia and Erik's issues. They close the show out with a new...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Holding your mate down On today's episode, the crew tackles a topic brought about from the Yandy and Mandeecees, "Should you hold your mate down when they are down?" They start by talking about holding down a person when they go to jail. C.L. says that some negotiations would have to go into play depending on how much time the person has and Nique feels as though she can not do anytime at all. They then discuss holding down a person through fin...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 15 On today's episode, the crew reviews episode 15 of the Lifetime reality show "Married of First Sight". They discuss the couples and their retreat. They talk about the separate journey Jacob and Haley took to the retreat. They then get into Brianna and Vincent. Nique calls Vincent the B-word. Nique and C.L. discuss and compare Vincent to Virginia. The team then gets into Eric and Virginia and whether o...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G, & Yusuf Topic: Friendships On today's episode, the crew goes completely off-script. They start off by talking about their weeks and from there the show takes an unexpected left turn. Niques brings up a personal experience with a recent break-up. Yusuf raises the question of whether you need to verbally break-up with a friend? The conversation goes all over the place as the crew just goes with the flow. Listen, then go to social media and join the conve...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Mei Lin & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 14 On today's episode, the crew reviews episode 14 of the Lifetime reality show "Married of First Sight". They discuss the couples and the trips each couple took to their childhood homes. They discuss the fact that neither vincent nor Briana have any rhythm. They pose the question of whether or not Eric is justified in his thinking that Virginia needs to fully acclimate herself to married life an...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Predatory Behavior On today’s episode of RSP, the crew is joined by Derrick Jones of the relationship Gumbo Podcast. He talks about his podcast, how he got into podcasting, and a little about his relationship status. The team then gets into the topic of predatory behavior in dating and relationships. Derrick talks about the circle of hurt and the pat on the back that, in some cases turns a boy into a predator. They discuss the sliding scale bet...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Mei Lin & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 12 This week the crew is joined by the Lin of the Anything, Everything, and Nothing with Lin and Kim. They give a shout-out to Kim. The crew decides to go couple by couple this episode. They start by talking about Eric and Virginia. They discuss Virginia's sister's visit, Virginia & Eric's meeting with the experts, and their plans for the future. They move on to Ryan and Clara. They discuss h...
Apr 14, 2021•57 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Dear Nique Letter On today’s episode of RSP, the crew tackles two Dear Nique Letters. The first one deals with a married man who had a vasectomy before he got married. And although his wife knew about the vasectomy prior to getting married, she now wants to have kids and he is wondering if they should divorce so see can have a child with someone who can. They then talk about a letter written to address an issue between her and her best friend. ...
Apr 12, 2021•45 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 11 This week C.L. starts out the show talking about some late-night escapades. The crew talks about the four-legged friends that are a part of each marriage. Tey talk about Vincent and Briann's smooth sailing. They discuss the tantric yoga that leads to more sexual tension between Ryan and Clara. Thay talk the on again, off again, back and forth with Jacob and Hailey. They talk about Paige and Chri...
Apr 07, 2021•52 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Dating, Relationships & Marriage On today’s episode of RSP, the crew is joined by two members of the “Vary Necessary” Podcast Yoshie & Jenn. The guest talk about their podcast and how the idea got started. The ladies join the show to talk dating over 40. They discuss their relationship satuts and the pitfalls of dating after 40. They tackle the question of is it harder to date older or younger. To follow along with the crew as they talk...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 11 This week the crew starts with Ryan and Clara. They discuss the backyard conversation between the couple. The crew then moves on to the date, which was not a date between Chris and Paige. They talk about Chris' lack of basketball skills and swag. They transition into the group meetings. They discuss dropping the L-Bomb and Paige's self-revelation. The crew finishes up by discussing the different...
Mar 31, 2021•45 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, & Yusuf Topic: Dating, Relationships & Marriage On today’s episode of RSP, the crew is joined by two members of the “Vary Necessary” Podcast Sue & Vonchella. C.L. reveals that Nique and Yusuf have something in common. The guest talk about their podcast and how the idea got started. The ladies join the show to talk friendship. They discuss marriage and friendship. They tackle the question of whether your friend circle changes when you are married and w...
Mar 29, 2021•54 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Jenn & Yusuf Topic: Review of Married at First Sight S12 Ep. 10 This week the crew is joined by Jen of the Vary Necessary Podcast. The crew wastes no time getting into the episode. They start with Eric and Virginia. They talk about Eric's inability to adjust and whether or not they have what it takes to make it. They continue on to discuss Hailey & Jacob. They wonder if the couple will ever make it and praise Hailey for putting forth the effort to make th...
Mar 24, 2021•49 min
Hosts: Nique Crews, C.L. Butler, Ms. G, Big Cliff & Yusuf Topic: Dating, Relationships & Marriage This week the crew is joined by Bg Cliff of Carolina Sports Talk. Cliff gives the listeners a brief synopsis of his podcast. The crew starts off the conversation with the debate between dating and talking. They discuss the right and wrong way to confront someone who is out on a date with someone else. They talk about dating and answer the age-old question "What exactly is dating?" They then ...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 51 min
