Dear Fallsview,
Thank you for a thought-provoking and insightful study into the mind of the inveterate fabulist and emotionally abusive husband, Howard. I too have been motivated to conduct a psychological evaluation of this abhorrent individual using the qualitative data available on here and YouTube, as well as numerous (and harrowing) written statements from his ex-wives. You have correctly identified many significant 'red flags' in your analysis, though your conclusion is erroneous, in my professional opinion. Before presenting my own hypothesis I would like to preface it by stating that while my findings will surely make for uncomfortable reading, I make no apologies. As upsetting as the truth may be, it ultimately can never damage a cause that is just. And for Howard, who will no doubt attempt to silence me, I would invite him to consider that the truth is like a woman: behind bars, you deprive her of all her strength and beauty.
You accurately highlighted the incongruity between his persistent self-congratulatory posts relating to marriage and his abysmal track record in making them a success, and it is here where we shall begin our exploration of his degeneracy. Howard is rather fond of posting the infamous YouTube clip (Lift Studios with HowieW from Getbig.com, 2007) in which he gives an interview for the Getbig community, believing it to be a vindication of his claim to possess a more down-to-earth and endearing persona than the one we encounter on here. Upon careful viewing, it does the opposite: it clearly demonstrates that Howard suffers from Histrionic Personality Disorder and a fear of abandonment - likely stemming from a traumatic childhood incident (no doubt exacerbated further by the traumatic incident he experienced as an adult, when he discovered his wife engaged in sexual intercourse with a couple of hunky servicemen). These issues are manifested in the form of dominant and controlling behaviour, which is evident when he introduces the cameraman to his newest wife and immediately places his arm around her and forcefully grabs her by the shoulder, then disrespectfully squeezes her by the head and proclaims 'I've got her' - All the while remaining entirely oblivious to her clear discomfort.
Howard's emotional bullying and fear of rejection is undoubtedly what led to the failure of his previous marriages, and though he may delude himself with boasts of being an 'alpha male' by refusing to acquiesce to the wishes of his wives, the truth is that his partners left him in order to preserve their own sanity, and only his blatant narcissism prevents him from realising this - which we will turn our attention to now.
Not only does Howard fabricate the circumstances surrounding the failures of his marriages, but he has a tendency to fabricate numerous other incidents and achievements in his life in order to generate respect from others and protect his own ego from the melancholy that arises from a life of mediocrity. Howard's career in bodybuilding was uneventful and short-lived, yet he continues to infuriate others with his contrived ponderings over returning to the stage, and seems to bask in the negative responses that this provokes. As with all narcissists - any attention is better than no attention. Despite previously admitting to using steroids during his competitive days, he will often claim to have competed as a natural; and when asked to elaborate on the professional credentials he had often boasted of having, it became apparent that he fabricated those, too. Though both of these examples serve as sufficient evidence to highlight Howard's mendacious and deluded personality, the lies involving his professional credentials require further elucidation, for they uncover by far the most vile and malevolent aspect of Howard's psyche.
Howard is an 'ethical peadophile', i.e. he is able to avoid acting on his perverted desires (so far). A vacuous reading of Howard's posts may lead one to the conclusion that Howard is simply a juvenile and wince-inducing buffoon; however, I have been assured by an independent panel of experts that Howard's particular brand of puerile toilet-humour is a result of many years attempting to amuse young children, and delighting in the attention he is afforded when successful. Once this is understood the other motivating factor for fabricating his credentials by claiming to have worked as a physics Professor becomes apparent: Howard, like most other monsters, is shrewd enough to try and disguise his true nature from those around him. By accepting his claim of having a PhD one would assume that he would be tutoring young adults; nothing could be further from the truth. Howard was teaching school children basic science, all the while struggling to come to terms with his beastly nature. He found a coping mechanism through relentlessly broadcasting his reluctance to ever have children on the basis that it would interfere with his solipsistic and carefree lifestyle, but the truth is far darker. Howard is a man struggling with his demons, and struggling he is. I applaud his efforts thus far, and I wish him well in overcoming these defects, but until that time comes I would like to respectfully request that Howard refrains from posting and hands himself over to a medical professional immediately.
Lift Studios with HowieW from Getbig.com (2007) YouTube video, added by Issac Hinds [Online]. Available at (Accessed 10 July 2017)
