GLD 530 - Was The High Worth The Pain?

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!