GLD 460 - You Aren't Ready For The Summer

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!

Are we our own worst-enemies? Marketing maven (and self-defense specialist!) Kelly Reeves joins The Debate Team to talk about how to protect without shutting out, being vigilant in advance, not letting the past affect the present, putting forward your best self, and much, much more. Plus, can a non-negotiable actually be...negotiable?

Why have our dates turned so deadly boring? Brian breaks down our inability to connect, why restaurants sound differently, the worst questions to ask, the best way to react, how society needs to change, and why Applebee's may have all the answers!

Are things on TV not always what they appear? "Charisma Quotient" host (and GLD Lead Love Guru!) Kimmy Seltzer returns to break down why The Bachelor doesn't work, why the love landscape has changed, breaking down barriers, the differences in dating as we age, what's next on the relationship horizon, and much, much more!

Are you more in control of your dating fate than you believe? "Monarch For Love" host Michelle Hays stops by to reveal how to recognize love, ways to be strong in your choices, learning to love yourself, the path to releasing the past, why the third time can be the charm, the key to communication, and much, much more!