The Great Love Debate with Brian Howie

What is the true meaning of commitment? Is it really "till death do us part"?  Brian breaks down the purpose of our vows, how to navigate partnership challenges, what happily ever after means, getting through sickness and health, and much, much more!

Is clear (and more timely) communication the key to everything? Brian breaks down why we need to speak our minds, how body language can let you down, learning how to read a room, why silence isn't always golden, and much, much more!

Is there value in reconsidering your ex? Brian breaks down the Boomerang Effect, why sometimes situations can change, how growth is always possible, why red flags might be false flags, how long is too long, the barriers to re-entry, and when to just say no!

Are all relationship challenges caused by two basic problems? Brian welcomes back some special guests to break down the conundrum of Taylor Swift lyrics, what constitutes stalking, how much friend time is too much friend time, taking matters into your own hands, the risk of not sending roses, and much, much more!

Are you sure you absolutely 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 discrimination, family affairs, and much, much more!

What's the boundary between trying too hard and trying too little? Brian breaks down the crossed signals women send, why men are so confused, when to step up, why to stand down, the damaging impact of romantic comedies, and much much more.  Damn you, Tom Hanks!

Do our dietary habits affect our mating rituals? "Sugar Crush" author Dr. Richard Jacoby returns to break down how pheromones work, picking up on a sexy signal, why societal changes have dulled our receptors, why animal instincts matter, how dessert might actually kill romance, and much much more!

Episode 500 of the GLD! Brian brings in a special guest to give a HUGE THANK YOU to our friends, fans, and followers!  The Debate Team breaks down the history of the show, the highlights over the years, the lessons we've learned, why he is such a difficult talent to work with, the importance of gratitude, and much much more. Plus...the one thing that is even more special and valuable than love!

Have we lost the ability to flatter each other? The Debate Team breaks down the forgotten art of complimenting, what's appropriate, when it matters the most, the importance of sincerity, the advantage women have, what is the best thing to hear, and much, much more!

Oh, did we get your attention?  GLD fave "Switching Teams" host Sarah Held returns to break down the differences between dating men and dating women, how to get out of your comfort zone, letting a partner lead, controlling your energy, finding opportunties everywhere, why men are simple, and much much more!

Think you want another shot with your ex? "The Cinnamon Effect" host Kimberly Hand stops by to open up our "Second Chance" mailbag, as we take on secret crushes, dietary disagreements, long-distance breakdowns, maternal misunderstandings, and much much more!

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!

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!

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 venue?

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 discrimination, family affairs, and much, much more!

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!

Now that we have your attention, what is the best episode of the GLD in the 10 years of this show? We're glad you asked! Think you don't have a sure-fire path to find love? Now you do! The Debate Team lays out the 23 Questions That Matter - everything you need to ask, learn, and share to find the spark, click, chemistry, and connection you are looking for. Whether it's your first date or your longtime partner, you will learn, laugh, and love!