Here’s Why Dating Is Failing

Couples around the world go on dates.  However, a date is not a date.  Even in the US, a great date is not the same for each person.  Nevertheless, regardless of country in which the date occurs, it is the man who

Should Men Pay for Dates?

In the age of equal pay, many women brag about earning equal or more than men.  With that level of pay, should there be equal responsibility in dating?  Unfortunately, many women believe paying for a date is a man’s job.  Those women claim to be old fashion when it comes to spending their money.  However, in other aspects of the relationship, she wants

Is It True That Men Don’t Like Listening to Women?

This had to be the liveliest show we have done so far.  And it was amazing to hear the variety of thoughts from men and women.  It seemed this show struck a nerve for everyone.  Before we hit the airwaves, the controversy started on Facebook where the topic for the show was first announced.  Once on the air, some callers were happy to engage in the topic, while others almost turned it into

Do Men Avoid Listening to Women?

Most people claim that communication is important in love relationships. In fact, people often state it is common sense to know great communication is imperative.  Yet, the divorce courts are filled with couples who have poor communication.  How is

Is It True That Men Don’t Like Listening to Women?

There are women who complain that men don’t listen.  Is it true that men don’t listen?  Do men check out when a woman is speaking with him?  If so, why would this happen?

According to some men, they believe women become emotional about many topics.  Men say women’s expressions are not usually logical or fact based.  Or women depend mostly on their personal experience to make their point.  And if she becomes upset or passionate about the subject, the man may feel as though he will not be able to speak.  As a result, he remains silent.  Hence, the reputation men have earned; men do not like to express themselves. 

What if men have created a false presupposition about the way women think and speak?  What if the value of the woman’s message is lost to those presuppositions, even though she is being emotional? 

On this show, Ted and Blair are going to facilitate a conversation that may be highly charged.  However, this is the opportunity to get to the bottom of it.  We invite you to help us explore this topic in search of the facts, even if it does get a little emotional.         

Join us!  Sunday, January 13, from 7:00pm-8:30pm (EST) at Straight Talk with Ted Santos and Blair Nash on Blog Talk Radio. 

Call to comment live at: (323) 642-1387. 

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Is the Career Woman Good for Society?

What a way to start the New Year.  I can only say wow!  This conversation was controversial before we hit the airwaves.  I posted the announcement on social media and the ladies started right in.  However, once on the air, it became

Are There Benefits to Dating Career Women?

For decades, women have fought for equality in the workplace.  However, do they fight for social equality?  Social equality would require women to take on the same level of responsibility as men while dating or married.  Are most women mentally prepared for that?  Or do they want

What Are the Pros and Cons of Dating Career Women?

Now that there are more women in the workforce than men, the odds are higher for a man to date a woman with a thriving career.  Since there are a finite amount of jobs, that means more men are displaced from the workforce than ever.  What will society do with an enormous amount of displaced men?  Will the rules of

What Are the Top 10 Relationship Tools for 2019?

Happy New Year everyone!  This past Sunday was the last show of 2018.  Since we primarily focus on relationships, we thought we would end the year by giving away relationship tools.  So on Straight Talk, with Ted Santos and Blair Nash, we discussed the top 10 tools men can use to make relationships work.  We also wanted to know: What’s

What Are the Top 10 Relationship Tools for 2019?

Millions of people have acquired tools and knowledge for their career through formal education.  However, when it comes to the most important part of their life, a love relationship, they just “wing it”.  In some ways, people are performing experimental

What’s the Best Advice You Have Ever Been Given?

In the face of gender wars, many men feel cornered.  They have heard the cries of women and most men believe they have been responsive.  Yet, with the advent of the “Me Too” movement, masses of men are lost for words.  Women have pointed the finger at all men with terms like “toxic masculinity”.  This has resulted in

Why Do We Have Gender Wars?

Happy Holidays everyone.  At a time of the year when people seek peace on earth, men and women are still at war with one another – the battle of the sexes.  This past Sunday on Straight Talk, with Ted Santos and Blair Nash, we addressed one of the biggest challenges faced by adults, especially in the black community.  We wanted to know: Why Do We Have Gender Wars?  Through this topic, we uncovered the

How Can We Stop “The Gender Wars”?

Go to just about anyone’s social media page where they discuss relationships, and you will find some of the most barbaric and disrespectful content you’ve seen in decades.

Men and women have always seen things somewhat

Has the “Me Too” Movement Gone Too Far?

Whether it’s an animal, insect or atom, males and females compliment one another.  In fact, their survival is predicated on them working together.  Even the black widow spider needs a male to perpetuate the species. 

However, for some reason, a small group

Is “Me Too” Taboo for Men to Discuss?

For decades, the feminist movement has demonized men.  However, over the last decade, the feminist movement has become less popular amongst women in the US.  Is the “Me Too” movement a desperate attempt to bring life back to feminism?  Or are men the beastly animals that feminism has depicted?

When we explore human behavior, we find there are certain behaviors that are apparent anywhere in the world.  One of the behaviors is the result of

Who Needs Sex More: Men or Women?

That’s right.  We talked about S-E-X.  This past Sunday on Straight Talk, with Ted Santos and Blair Nash, we got down and dirty with everyone’s favorite subject.  We wanted to know: Why Does Sex Conjure up So Much Controversy?  It was interesting to hear people openly discuss their thoughts about sex, sexual conversations and what happens when it’s not available.

While men and women called into the show, Blair and I put a couple of ladies

Why Does Sex Conjure Up So Much Fear and Controversy?

Everyone wants to have sex.  But no one wants to really talk about it.  In fact, in the US, we have created an entire Broadway play around sex.  It’s an awkward dance of pretense.  If you’re a man, you pretend you have a large macho sex drive.  If you’re a woman, you pretend sex is not important to you.  Then everyone pretends

Who Needs Sex More: Men or Women?

For decades, there has been a rumor that men only want one thing – sex.  The rumor has been told for so many years that even some men believe it’s true.  Then they get into a serious relationship and learn their needs go

Do You Need More Than Love to Create a Great Relationship?

People speak of the power of love and how it brings couples together.  Yet, most marriages fail.  And the majority of those marriages were conducted in the name of love.  How is this possible?

If love is the bond that brings people together, is it possible that most do not know

Should Men Discuss the Red Flags They See in the Woman They Are Dating?

This past Sunday on Straight Talk, with Ted Santos and Blair Nash, we discussed a very sticky topic.  We asked: What are the Red Flags Men Should Be Aware of When Dating?  This show was educational for men and women.  And it highlighted part of the reason relationships fail; people do not

Should Men Look for Warning Signs?

In a great relationship, both people grow.  And they contribute to one another’s growth.  That growth happens emotionally, intellectually, sexually and spiritually.  In a really good partnership, your career will blossom as well.  When growth is not happening, it may be

What Are the Red Flags Men Should Be Aware of When Dating?

Fellas, when you first get to know a woman, she will put her best foot forward.  Some call it her representative with great manners.  After a certain time period, she dismisses the representative and makes her first personal appearance.  Because the real person is so different from the representative, you may feel as though you are

Are There Advantages or Disadvantages to Being a Player?

Once again, we had a thought provoking talk show.  On Straight Talk, with Ted Santos and Blair Nash, we discussed a very controversial topic.  We asked: Are There Advantages or Disadvantages to Being a Player?  This show had a

Are There Advantages or Disadvantages to Being a Ladies Man?

For decades, Hollywood has glamorized the ladies man.  He’s the guy with world-class charm and charisma.  And many men have successfully developed the personality of this Hollywood star. 

Yet, the married man

Does a Man Win or Lose When He Chooses to Be a Player?

On the surface, the answer may appear obvious to many men.  However, when you take a deep dive into the reality, the answer may change. 

The player is the guy who never or rarely commits to one woman.  Instead, he develops a