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The Great Love Debate is the World's #1 Dating & Relationship Podcast! Based on the nationally-touring series of live shows, it is hosted by America's Number 1 Dating Enthusiast - Great Love Debate creator Brian Howie - who is joined each week in-studio by Celebrity Guests and the world's most dynamic voices on love, dating, sex, and relationships! Listen in as we raise some questions, find some answers, and have a whole lot of fun as we attempt to answer the question "Why is Everyone Still Single?" Check out our live tour schedule at http://GreatLoveDebate.com!
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Are the wrong couples getting divorced? Can the end of a relationship be the beginning of a better part of life...and love? "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!
Is clear (and timely) communication the key to everything? What happens when you combine that with increased 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!
Now that we have your attention, what is the best episode of the GLD in history 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 foolproof 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!
How seductive is sex to a relationship? "Love, Lies, and Libidos" author Stephanie Todd stops by to talk about her new book, how she got ensnared in a sexual trap, why women need to feel liberated, getting outside your comfort zone, ignoring red flags, 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 sometimes wed for the wrong reasons, the celebrities who have stayed single, why the passion means more paperwork, and much, much more!
Need a refresher on your dating Bill of Rights? Another look at our 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 - a look back at some very strange societal times!
Does the changing of the leaves bring fresh dating opportunities...and relationship challenges? The gang from "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" drops by to take on a feisty batch of listener letters in our annual Autumn Mailbag! Back-to-school issues, Thanksgiving messes, Halloween fetishes, temperature tirades, and much, much more!
Do love and relationships come down to...basic human nature? Love Scientist Dawn Maslar-Biggie returns 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
Do women fail to understand most 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!
What's going on with the sordid state of the date in 2025? Brian invites skeptical dater Carrie into the studio to break down what's doing on out there, how to build the perfect profile, setting unreasonable standards, learning from mistakes, fishing in a dirty pool, and much more! Plus, one of the worst first dates...ever?
What really makes a relationship THE relationship? Brian breaks down that special feeling and knowing when you've found the right one, reveals some deeply personal news, hints at a special surprise, introduces a new feature for the pod, and whole lot more!
Does sense of humor really matter in a relationship? 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 the willingness to compromise the key to relationship success? "Sports Will Save Us All" host Sasha Graham drops by to help us with our annual Summer Loving mailbag, devoted to the games, activities, and sports that are unique to the season...and how sometimes we need to make exceptions to our rules! We've got annoying hobbies, strange sensations, peculiar competitions, aversions to water, attractions to the wild, and much, much more!
1Can a love lesson be learned years after the fact? Brian breaks down recognizing your best self, living with regret, not hearing a message, being ready to connect, owning your past, and much, much more!
Are college students still looking for love? Model, influencer, and "The Afterparty Files" host Shae Smolik stops by to break down the state of the date on campus, the problem with frat boys, how to deal with girl gossip, navigating school/life balance, living life as a "hot chick", and much much more!
Who holds the upper hand when choosing a partner? "Your Mental Highness" host Dr Janne Lomasky joins The Debate Team to break down our partnership possibilities, different dating motivations, why couples tend to break down, the challenges of borderline personality, and much, much more!
Want to know what's really going on with you...and everyone you date? MTV's renowned "Love Doc" Dr. Gilda Carle stops by to talk about how to strategize your best relationships, what's changed over the last three decades in the dating world, her suprising source of romantic inspriation, what men and women need to do better, and much, much more!
What is it that we actually want from our relationships? "Miss Understood" host and "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" alum Rachel Uchitel drops by to talk about our need for validation, the challenges of dating in the spotlight, setting reasonable expectations, balancing confidence with vulnerability, the allure of famous men, and much, much more. Plus, why we shouldn't let a Google search define a potential relationship interest!
Does it matter how you meet? Brian breaks down why it matters, the best dating environments, the details to focus on, the importance of proximity, why to kiss in the street, the roadmap to replicating it, and much much more!
Are the waters in the current dating pool too shallow, too deep, or just right? "Parenting Unfiltered" host Jenny Sosa stops by to help answer a fresh batch of Listener Letters, and we are taking on over-particular women, men who still live at home, indecisive and distracted daters, how many marriages is too many marriages, and much, much more! Plus, has the GLD gotten too...hopeful?
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