The Great Love Debate With Brian Howie

Are you being the best partner you can be? Brian takes a look at what it means to be better when it comes to dating and relationships - learning from the past, owning up to your mistakes, expanding beyond empathy, asking the right questions, and much, much more.

What behaviors need to stop immediately? Brian revisits a round of "Please Stop Doing That"  - too much caring about celebrity breakups, overly conjoined couples, what's getting in the way of your dating happiness, how people have lost their minds, and the easiest way to stop tripping over your own bad habits!

What's it like to re-enter the dating pool after years - even decades - away? "Dateless in Delray" host Susan Shoer drops by to reveal the secrets to getting back out there, what makes a relationship finally end, how dating has changed over the years, the biggest fear to overcome, the first steps to take, and much, much more!

What happenes when the only thing wrong is...the outcome? Brian breaks down what it means to "bet on the wrong horse", the repercussions of going all in and coming up empty, why timing ultimately matters, how to get out before it's too late, why 30s are a particularly treacherous time for women, and how to shorten your odds for success!

Our favorite annual tradition returns! The Debate Team gathers to raise some cheer and crack open our year-end Holiday Mailbag. Nervous new daters, awkward gift-givers, grumpy grinches, mistletoe madness, new hope for the New Year, and much much more. Plus, why this is the worst time of year to get engaged!

Do love and relationships come down to...basic human nature? Love Scientist Dawn Maslar-Biggie drops by to break down the biology that binds us, what men really need, why women react differently, how the body prepares for love, the physiology behind the psychology, why the third year of a relationship is crucial, the way control your inner animal, and how to keep love lasting beyond the lust!

Is there still more good than bad when it comes to the search for love? "Pillow Talk Unplugged" host Bridgetta stops by to talk dating in Hollywood, life as the "Extenze Girl", how we bring past trauma to  new relationships, why the pool has thinned out, the pros and cons of being an attractive woman, what to look for on the apps, and much, much more!

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 needs a prenup, and why!

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, the key question that needs to be answered, why Brian was perfect to host the Great Love Debate, and much, much more! Plus, is there an upside to being Catfished?!

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!