Howard Stern ends friendship with Bill Maher over comments about his wife

Howard Stern has severed ties with Bill Maher after the HBO host made a comment about Stern's habit of gushing about his wife on air1.
Maher's comment alluded to Stern's previous marriage, which Stern found to be a concern about his current relationship1.
The two had previously feuded but had seemingly made amends after Stern's therapy helped him get past his envy-driven animosity towards rivals7.
Stern's on-air expressions of love for his wife were seen as a positive message, encouraging men to appreciate and love their partners1.
The fallout between Stern and Maher highlights the complexities of personal relationships and the potential impact of public comments on those relationships.