The Great Love Debate With Brian Howie

What, if anything, are we entitled to from our partner? "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" co-hosts Marcus and Lily stop by to help us answer our listeners' demands for getting what they deserve! How to communicate your strengths, why recognition matters, the value of appreciation, how to determine need versus merit, the fundamental right to be heard, and much, much more. You deserve this episode, Great Love Listeners!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Has their been a seismic shift in our dating lives? 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!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Have you learned nothing from the GLD? Brian revisits the things you should definitely NOT be doing! Why they make no sense, 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!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Does the love landscape get smoother after 50? "The Geezer Proofer" Nancy Shenker drops by to talk about the unique challenges of dating later in life, why men need to step up, what women need to understand, why sex gets better, why dinners get worse, the benefits of Botox, the downside of Viagra, and much, much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

What have we gotten wrong during the past 10 seasons of the Great Love Debate? Our listeners share their thoughts on where we need to give a second look, opinions that differ, philosophies that evolved, and new perspectives which have emerged since this all began! Plus...is New York City really so bad for dating?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Can being wrong sometimes feel so right? Brian breaks down the benefit of rethinking a position - what it does for the spirit, how it improves the relationship, how to recognize flawed logic, how to own your mistakes, why being wrong is different from being sorry, and much, much more! Plus...do you still need to get your head out of your apps?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Would you recognize love if you found it? "Switching Teams" host Sarah Held returns to answer a hot batch of listener letters where they reveal what love looks like to them. Happily ever afters, fleeting moments, magical connections, missed opportunities, learned lessons, and much, much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

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 an underrated wedding venue?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

What's the love lowdown on the other side of the pond? Brian heads to London to get a glimpse at British dating and social habits. What we can learn from the UK, why certain bars sound different, the importance of conversation, what it means to be available, and how much of a single signal do we need to sent out? Plus...is London currently the world's greatest city?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Did special forces come together to put dating back on its proper axis? Brian breaks down this Summer of Love - why it happened, what we can learn from Barbie, why Taylor Swift matters, the importance of balance, what men need to accept, what women can say louder, and much, much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

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!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

How much does how you meet really matter? Brian breaks down the concept of a cute meet, why we need a narrative, the keys to a great beginning, looking beyond the moment, finding a story that resonates, and much, much more. Plus, what can we learn about love from Jerry McGuire!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

What are we really seeking 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!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Is all fair in love, war, and summertime dating? "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! We've got annoying hobbies, strange sensations, peculiar competitions, aversions to water, attractions to the wiild, and much, much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Are you a little too hung up on what went wrong, and where they went? Brian revisits the significance of ghosting - why it's an obsession, what it really means, the reason people need answers, the quest for closure, and much much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

You take a leap of faith, go for it, throw caution to the wind...and then 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!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Are you letting your own issues take your present and past relationships into a dark place? Brian breaks down taking control of your emotions, the value of hugging the cactus, coming to terms with ending and loss, carving out a positive path, understanding why the past affects the present, and much, much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Did things not go exactly as planned? "Can't Shovel Hurricanes" host Ronen Fishman and "Hashtag No Filter" host Julie Lauren drop by to talk about how to handle disappointment, trying to get what you want, maximizing a moment, learning to read a room, and much, much more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Can that last wild night get a bit too wild? "Secrets of a Sugar Daddy" co-hosts Marcus & Amy stop by to unpack our listeners' most memorable bachelor and bachelorette party debacles! From promiscuous brides to devious groomsmen, from secret sex lives to hidden agendas, we break down all the boozy big nights that come before the happily after.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement

Do women 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?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4591339/advertisement