The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

How many relationships end that really shouldn't? Brian takes a deep dive on the importance of staying together - finding relationships without regret, overcoming obstacles, discovering what matters, the definition of a successful partnership, taking ownership of an outcome, why we give up too soon, and how to recognize what you have while you have it!

Is it possible that the dating landscape has gotten even rockier? The very popular "Farm Babe" Michelle Miller returns to open up the mailbag to answer listener questions and break down all that is going wrong! We've got freak flags flying, men getting lazy, women getting demanding, people actinve sketchy, the lost meaning of a night out, and much much more!

Has there been a seismic shift in our dating lives, and our daily reality? Brian breaks down the effect of AI on our relationship realities - the plusses and possibilities, the dangers and downside, what we seek from our partners, what we need for fulfillment, why pets can deceive us, the benefits of taking a break, what it means to find fantasies, and much much more!

Do broken family relationships impact romantic ones? Brian talks about his new podcast "Dead To Me", which deals with estrangement...and how parental dysfunction can cause problems in dating.  What to reveal, how much to share, overcoming shame, repairing the damage, owning your vulnerability and much, much more! Plus...is autumn the most underrated season?

Is there a recent rise in infidelity? "First Comes Us" author and therapist Anita Chlipala drops by to talk about what's leading to all the cheating, why it's become more common from women, why it's more painful that divorce, moving past the PTSD, how to recover from the breach of trust, and much much more!

You take a leap of faith, go for it, throw caution to the wind...and now what? Reality TV veteran (and professional wingwoman!) Erin Davis returns to talk about manifesting new possibilities, arriving at the right age to know yourself, breaking down artificial boundaries, the keys to finding compatibility, what matters in a new relationship, and the importance of really great muscles!

Are the wrong couples getting divorced? Can the end of a relationship be the beginning of a better part of life? "Your Amazing Divorce" host Doreen Yaffa drops by to answer all the tough divorce questions - how to know when it's over, what to do when it is, the most common causes, the simplest solutions, and everything else you need to know when you know it's not going to last. Plus...who really n...

Do women fail to understand men's primary Love Language? Brian breaks down what everyone is getting wrong, what men really need, why that matters most, why communication is crucial, and how every man can be happy!

Does a cute name make someone more attractive? What about a cool job? "The Farm Babe" Michelle Miller returns to talk about what jobs make a man appealing, the work charactestics that cross over, where to find the best opportunities, ignoring false positives, and much, much more!

Are you ready to revisit your Bill of Dating Rights? The much-discussed addendum to the GLD's groundbreaking Dating Commandments, the ten changes that will let you find what you want, when you want it, in the way you have always deserved it. Plus - the best way to make the best use of these very strange societal times!

Is it healthy to have regular contact with your ex? Brian breaks down the pros and cons, where to draw the line, the rights in a new relationship, the puzzle of pet names, bringing forth the positivity, how to handle the discussion, and much,much more. Plus, Brian previews his brand new estrangement podcast "Dead To Me"!

Think you have what it takes to be the next Bachelor or Bachelorette? Legenday reality tv casting director (and longtime GLD producer!) the "Two-Time Emmy Award Winning Keiko" returns to talk about what helps you get noticed by a network, why Dancing with the Stars is a surprising incubator for romance, what not to do if you want to get on television, which dating shows were doomed from the start,...

Do all good things must come to an end? Brian breaks down what we've learned so far, a big announcement for the GLD, the importance of being curious, the pride that can be found in time of pain, and much, much more!

What are we all afraid of when it comes to our relationships? "Bravo Unscripted" host Suzette Bravo stops by to break down the barriers to lasting love, why we have trouble being authentic, what holds us back from getting too close, the importance of self-love, the value of vulnerability, how the healing can begin, and much much more!

Looking for a better way to make your biggest day the best day? Host of "The Wedding Buzz" Sydney Whidden stops by to dish about how not to get overwhelmed, how to fully involve the groom, the keys to working within a budget, how to avoid wedding day disasters, why you shouldn't overthink it, and the surest way to insure a happily ever after! Plus...is Bass Pro Shops really an underrated wedding v...

Is clear (and timely) communication the key to everything? What happens when you combine that with confidence? Brian breaks down why we need to speak up, how body language can let you down, learning how to read a room, why silence isn't always golden, and much, much more!

Are we all just chasing a chemical high? Does love really affect our physiology? "Sugar Crush" author Dr. Rick Jacoby stops by to talk about how to increase attraction, the science behind desire, how men and women react differently, why what we eat can alter emotions, what puts the sweet in sweetheart, the curious case of the American state of the date, and much, much more!

Do women really get better with age? "Spoiled Milk" host Brooke Rash pops in to reveal her midlife survival guide, how to navigate the forks in the road, tricks to age beautifully, finding your confidence, tuning out the naysayers, becoming an influencer, and much, much more! Plus, is there a hidden message in Leo DiCaprio's dating methods?

Did we find the answers at a young age and just not heed them? Brian invites some special guests to The Debate Team to get to the root of the disconnect, what men and women need to do better, why it's so scary to ask someone on a date, how Taylor Swift taps into the love dynamic, and much, much more!

Are you sure you want to have just one more word with your ex? Be careful what you wish for! Comedian Jill Kimmel returns as we fire up a fresh batch of "Exes & Uh-oh's" - letters from our listeners directed at the one that got away. Boyfriends who saw the light too late, girlfriends who repeated mistakes, lovers looking for one last shot, hidden secrets, pet passion, astrological discriminati...

Is everyone taking love - and life - way too seriously? Brian breaks down what we need to focus on, what to look for in a city, how to get the girl if you aren't naturally funny, why rom-coms tend to resonate, the gateway to vulnerability, and much much more!

Is there a reason that some reject the idea of marriage altogether? Brian breaks down the many "excuses" used to avoid matrimony, how to identify red flags, why people wed for the wrong reasons, the celebrities who stayed single, why the passion means more paperwork, and much, much more!

What relationship challenges lie ahead when it comes to the summer? "Manthropology" host Kelli Brink drops by to crack open our annual Summer Lovin' Mailbag! Battles over temperature, too many trips, old flames, long-distance relationships, the right amount of misbevior, and much, much more!

Do we have to be perfectly aligned with our partners? Brian breaks down the problem with politics in dating, how we can open our minds, the ways to widen our pool, what's changed the most in the last decade, where you should be seeking opportunities, and much, much more! Plus, should Republicans and Democrats cross the aisle to find love?

Is it possible to get a second chance at love? Rekindled lovebirds Caroln & Dean drop by to reveal their winding tale towards romantic reconciliation, what we can learn from being alone, why age brings wisdom and clarity, what we really need from a partner, how to give a relationship your best chance of succeeding, and much, much more!