The Great Love Debate With Brian Howie

Is it the little things that are fatal to a partnership? Matthew Fray, viral blogging sensation and author of "This Is How Your Marriage Ends," stops by to talk about causing pain in a partnership, taking responsibility for behavior, breaking potentially harmful patterns, what men need to do better, why women need to communicate clearer, bouncing back from misery, how to stop causing conflict, why it takes a while to mature, and much, much more! Plus, why monsters tend to hide under the bed!

What is the real reason things didn't work out? Brian dives into the heart of the madness, and breaks down two of the most common obstacles to dating success. Why you are going after the wrong things, what actually caused your relationship's demise, where to find better possibilities, how to improve your odds, why you need to stop looking backwards, and much, much more!

Do we get in our own way when it comes to relationship happiness? Brian breaks down self-sabotage - why it happens, where it starts, how to recognize it, ways to prevent it, and much, much more! Plus...the GLD is giving away a free podcast to one talented listener!

How do you empower yourself to become a better dater...and get yourself into the best relationship? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr. Janne Lomasky stops by to talk about discovering your best self, knowing when time is up, wearing your dating crown, the power of hypnosis, finding your life's purpose, overcoming heartbreak, seeking truth in your journey, and much, much more!

Is it easy to find - and trust - love again after divorce? "The Back 9" host Dennis Williams stops by to talk about being single again in your 40s, overcoming heartbreak, taking time to find yourself, trying to mask pain, regaining confidence, and much much more!

You get the dates...so why do you keep screwing them up? "Homanity" co-hosts Brad Kimmelman and Bree McCabe drop by to take on our listener's bad ideas, strategic screw-ups, second thoughts, fresh starts, false personas, too much too soon, too little too late, and a whole lot more! Plus, has Forensic Files ruined Friday night?

Is there something seriously lacking from so many current guys when it comes to dating? Brian breaks down where it all went wrong, why the women have the dominant hand, why the blame falls on the boys, where to regain your mojo, the three things every man needs to do, and much, much more!

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!