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Love Life with Matthew Hussey

Matthew Husseywww.howtogettheguy.com
Relationships are for heroes. Join bestselling author—and host of the #1 YouTube channel for women’s relationship advice—Matthew Hussey and his brother Stephen Hussey, as they offer tips and insights on how to make sense of the beautiful mess that is finding and maintaining love, while nurturing the relationship you have with yourself. In weekly episodes, they share practical advice, hard-won wisdom, and the occasional musing on relationships and the increasingly confusing world of modern dating. No matter your relationship status, the Love Life podcast will meet you where you are. About the Hosts: Matthew Hussey is the New York Times bestselling author of Get the Guy, and host of a YouTube channel that has received 400+ million views. Get the Guy co-writer and YouTuber Stephen Hussey holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Oxford University.

Episodes

(Matt Monday): Why They Weren’t “THE ONE"

Why does the end of a passionate short-term romance sometimes feel more devastating than a longer-term relationship? It’s because short-term romances are like fireworks—explosive and exciting—only to fizzle out soon after. We get addicted to the feeling of intensity they give us, and feel empty when they disappear. In today’s episode, I’ll show you the best way to move on from a short-term romance and stop obsessing over “the person who got away.” ►► Access My Happiness After heartbreak Series f...

Feb 26, 202415 min

(Rewind): Top 5 Reasons Why They Disappear On You

It’s so annoying. You finally decide you like someone. You tell your friends how excited you are. You even allow yourself to imagine them as “future life partner” material. And then suddenly...they start fading out. They stops calling… They become colder in conversation… They don’t step up and commit… It’s like the universe knows when you’ve met an amazing person, and decides to dangle them just out of reach. Whyyyyy? In this week’s episode, I reveal the top 5 reasons why they disappear so you n...

Feb 23, 20247 min

228: How to Spot a Narcissist When Dating | Dr. Ramani

How do you know if you’re in a narcissistic relationship? And how do toxic relationships with your parents affect your dating life today? In this episode, Matthew sits down with world expect Dr. Ramani Durvasula to talk about her new book “It’s Not You”, narcissistic patterns, and how to protect yourself from unacceptable behaviour in relationships. Follow Dr. Ramani: Instagram: @Doctorramani YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani ►► Get Dr. Ramani’s book “It’s Not You” → https://rb.gy/5...

Feb 22, 20242 hr 45 min

227: How To Eliminate Self-Doubt TODAY w/ Jamie Kern Lima

Are you held back from your dreams by fear and self-doubt? Join Matt for a conversation with Jamie Kern Lima all about her new book “Worthy” and the topic of self-doubt, eliminating self-sabotage and how to get real confidence. ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Deep down, if you know there’s something missing in your love life, your career, or your personal life. GOOD NEWS - I have a proven method to transform your life in just 6 short days with me → http:...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 12 min

(Matt Monday): To Anyone Going Through a Breakup

Nothing leaves you feeling more alone than heartbreak. You feel lost, afraid, and sometimes you also feel deeply unworthy. The worst part is wondering if you’ll ever feel happy again. But there is a way to heal, and it starts with first understanding what the source of your pain actually is. In today’s new episode, I share a way you can rewire your brain . . . not to ignore your grief, but to see it with fresh eyes and start to mend your broken heart. ►► Access My Happiness After Heartbreak Seri...

Feb 19, 202413 min

(Rewind): THIS Could Be Sabotaging Your Relationships . . .

Have you ever felt insecure about something that’s happened with your partner and got yourself worked up in your mind? I have. Many times. And when this has happened to me I know I’ve not brought up the issue in a productive way. In fact, I’ve often approached the subject in a way I later regretted. What about you? Have you said something you wish you hadn’t? Reacted in a way you wish you could take back? It’s a horrible feeling when we “sober up” emotionally, the cloud of anger or upset subside...

Feb 16, 20248 min

(Matt Monday): Playing Games Gets You More Attention - True or False?

Have you ever tried to keep someone’s attraction by “playing the game”? Maybe you’ve been tempted to respond less to texts, or try to hide the fact you like someone, or followed dating advice that tells you to act aloof and indifferent. In today’s episode, I want to get to the truth about “playing hard-to-get” and what really happens when you try to win attraction by playing games . . . ►► Deep down, if you know there’s something missing in your love life, your career, or your personal life. GOO...

Feb 12, 202414 min

(Rewind): 8 Revealing Questions You Can Ask Someone On A Date

Dating is tough. The person we’re meeting up with may have been on multiple other dates this month. How can we stand out when there seems to be so much competition? The #1 way to separate ourselves is through great conversation. And yet most of us spend all of our time trying to look hot without ever thinking about what we’re going to say when we get there. I’m sure you already have the “looking great” part taken care of. But in today’s episode, I cover the “what to say” part—specifically, how t...

Feb 09, 20249 min

226: 3 Lessons to Get Over a Break Up

I recently went through an experience that felt a lot like a break up. And today I want to talk about it. If you've been through something like this, you'll learn one of the biggest insights that changes the entire meaning you take away from the experience of "getting dumped" ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Access My Happiness After Heartbreak Series for FREE by Pre-Ordering Your Copy of Love Life Now. . . → http://www.HeartbreakSeries.com...

Feb 07, 202414 min

(Matt Monday): Your Heartbreak Will Get Better the Moment You Watch This

Do you know why heartbreak hits us as hard as it does? In today’s episode, I found the answer in an interview with the world-leading expert on grief, David Kessler. It turns out, a lot of us are carrying around “unattended grief” that affects us in ways we don’t even realize. We often don’t give ourselves the space to fully feel what we need to in order to break free. This new episode is an important one. Even I wasn’t prepared for what I’d feel during the conversation, so I hope you’ll join me ...

Feb 05, 202416 min

(Rewind): Scared You’ll Never Get Over Them? Listen To This...

Matt, Stephen, and Audrey talk about how to handle a sudden break-up that knocks you sideways and shakes your confidence. How do you get over someone when you felt like you were fully invested in a future with them? And should you cut all contact when they try to reach out and stay friends? ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in 6 Magical Days. Learn More About The Matthew Hussey Retreat at. . . → http://www.MHRetreat.co...

Feb 02, 202412 min

225: I Asked You to Be HONEST About Your Dating Behaviors. Here’s What I Learned…

We asked you about what behaviours and patterns have caused the most pain in your love life. And you answered! In this episode, Matt, Stephen and Audrey talk on the topic of jealousy in a relationship, insecurity about our looks, and getting over people who don't choose you. ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in 6 Magical Days. Learn More About The Matthew Hussey Retreat at. . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com --- Follow Mat...

Jan 31, 202435 min

(Matt Monday): How to Keep Their Interest After the First Date (3 Things to Do)

It’s normal to want to put our best selves forward on a first date . . . but sometimes this makes us hide who we really are. And that’s a shame, because someone may not see the real version of us—the one they’d want to see again and again. So how do you create authentic attraction early on? What are the things you could do that would make someone excited for a second date with you? In today’s new episode, I share 3 natural ways to get and keep someone’s interest on a first date and beyond....

Jan 29, 202416 min

(Rewind): Getting Less Attention Than You Used to? Listen To THIS

Do you feel like everything has changed in the dating scene? Is it making you feel like you have to settle because so many people no longer want commitment? In this clip, Matthew talks about what it's like when we go through difficult experiences and come back onto the dating scene, what happens as we get older and are looking for a relationship, and how you can approach finding love with a new perspective. ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your ...

Jan 26, 202414 min

224: Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater? Here's What You Should Know...

We all have made mistakes in our past. And some of those we've made in relationships can not only be the most painful, but being honest about the, can effect how future partners see us. So how do you know if someone has grown and changed after a past mistake? And when should you share those with someone you're dating (especially if it's something egregious like cheating). Matt and Audrey sit down in this episode to talk about moving past mistakes and whether you can trust someone who has cheated...

Jan 24, 202433 min

(Matt Monday): The Only Dating Advice You'll Ever Need!

You may not know this, but you probably have an unconscious dating mindset. We all do. It might be learned from our parents, an early relationship, or any other kind of formative childhood experience, but it affects so much of our behavior when we meet someone we like. In today’s new video, I’m going to share 3 of the most dangerous dating mindsets to avoid, and one powerful mindset that will let you enjoy the process while naturally attracting the person you really want. ►► Pre-Order My New Boo...

Jan 23, 202416 min

(Rewind): How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Relationships

We often learn our attachment style very early in life. And it can go on to affect all of our romantic relationships. But how? And to what extent should we excuse people's behaviour because of their attachment style? In this episode, Matt, Stephen and Audrey discuss attachment styles, what they mean, and how we can our awareness of them use to navigate relationships. --- ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Get Commitment Without Games or Ultimatums Reserve Y...

Jan 19, 202413 min

223: How to Feel Confident: Self-Image Advice (With Cassandra Sethi)

How often do you look at yourself and feel great in what you wear? Does your wardrobe fill you with dread or make you feel joy? In this episode, my wife Audrey and I had an amazing conversation with fashion expert Cassandra Sethi. We talked about how to find clothing that makes you feel confident in your own skin, which items are worth spending money on (and which aren't), and how to put together a wardrobe with outfits that best suit your own personal style. --- Connect with Cassandra Blog → ht...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 19 min

(Matt Monday): Why Did They Invest, Then Pull Away?!

It’s a dating mystery: Why would someone invest in dating you and then walk away? They take you on a romantic trip, buy you an amazing gift, or tell you they’re falling for you . . . right before breaking up with you? What were they thinking?! In today’s new episode, I share the reasons why someone might lead you on, and how you can use it as fuel to get over them faster and find your person. ►► Pre-Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► FREE Video Training: “Dating W...

Jan 15, 20249 min

(Rewind): The BIGGEST Male Insecurities in Dating Revealed . . .

So this wasn’t the video we’d planned to release this week . . . But an online conversation turned into something so unexpected that we scrapped the original plan and recorded something new, because I couldn’t wait to talk about it. The video this week is all about bravery and kindness, and my goal is that by the end of it, you will understand and be able to relate to men a little better. Your coach, Matthew x P.S. Which revelation surprised you the most? I look forward to reading your thoughts ...

Jan 12, 202412 min

222: What Makes Someone Give Up Being Single? (feat. My wife Audrey)

In this brand new episode, I sit down with my wife Audrey to talk about why people fear commitment and whether people are less inclined towards marriage in 2024. With the prevalence of dating apps it can feel like we have more options than ever, but people feel it's even more difficult to find their ideal partner. We discuss what has changed in modern dating, reasons for optimism when it comes to commitment, how you can influence someone's view on what commitment means, and how to improve your c...

Jan 10, 202445 min

(Matt Monday): The #1 Way to Get Commitment Without Games or Ultimatums

Have you ever been stuck in “relationship limbo”? If you have, you know how much it sucks . . . But how can you find the people who are actually ready for commitment, and increase the odds of them wanting it with YOU? The truth is, there are actually people who—like you—are working on themselves and looking for a true relationship. In today’s new video, I’ll show you how to avoid the time-wasters and game-players . . . and I’ll also reveal the #1 trait that makes someone want to get serious. Be ...

Jan 08, 202416 min

(Rewind): 5 Brutally Honest Reasons Someone Comes Back After A Break Up

You can set your watch to it. They flake or break up with you . . . you spend weeks — in fact, months — hurting and getting over them, and just as you realize you no longer think about them all the time and begin to feel happy again, you get the text. “Hey, how you doing?” Does this sound familiar? I suspect it does . . . So what is this phenomenon? Why do they always come back? What does it mean? And more importantly, what do you SAY when they do? In today’s episode, I talk about 5 possible rea...

Jan 05, 202414 min

(Matt Monday): How to Make 2024 the Year You FIND LOVE

Want to find love in 2024? Now is the time when everyone is making New Year’s resolutions. It’s fun and I love that feeling of optimism before January begins. But we also know how hard it is to break old habits and patterns—and end up feeling a sense of failure and frustration if we don’t reach our goals . . . In today’s new video, I share with you the #1 resolution you should focus on this year to move toward a successful love life. ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in 6 Magical Days. Le...

Jan 01, 202417 min

(Rewind): The Dangerous "High Value" Guy You Should Avoid

Have you dated someone you find so amazing and impressive that you almost start to feel not good enough for them? Maybe it’s their attractiveness or intelligence . . . or perhaps it’s their success, wealth, or status (such as the example in today’s episode) that has you feeling lucky whenever they turn their attention to you. Whatever it might be, the reaction we often have to this feeling is highly toxic for our happiness . . . because we start to shrink our needs. We become pleasers and find i...

Dec 29, 202312 min

221: A Productivity Expert’s Advice For Finding Love Faster (with Ali Abdaal)

What’s the best way to think strategically about finding love in the coming year? In this episode I had a chance to speak with the excellent Ali Abdaal who offers practical insights on productivity and simple habits you can adopt to improve your live and maximize your chances of finding your partner. Grab a copy of Ali’s awesome book “ Feel Good Productivity ” - available now! >>> Discover the 4 Secrets for Escaping Casual Dating Traps. Claim Your FREE PASS for My Dating With Results Training at...

Dec 27, 20232 hr 32 min

(Matt Monday): Are You Having a Complicated Christmas?

If you’re dealing with loss, sickness, or loneliness, this time of year can serve to magnify whatever you’re going through. So in this weekend’s new episode , I wanted to do something a little different . . . While this message is for anyone who needs a boost during the holidays, it’s especially for those in the middle of a “complicated Christmas.” And today I want you to know that you’re not alone. Listen to this message and please do drop me a comment after you watch. I’d love for us all to fe...

Dec 25, 20238 min

(Rewind): How to Get Attraction In The First Two Weeks

You know those tricky early dates? You go for drinks. Maybe a walk. You pretend you listen to cool music and hope you both enjoy a similar taste in movies. Then texting. Then maybe a kiss. Uh-oh, now you actually like them. Crap. I mean, great! Now what? If you want to know how to keep the attraction well after the first date, so you can finally stop overthinking and show your best self, this is the episode for you . . . --- ►► Try My Love Life VIP Coaching. To Learn More and join the exclusive ...

Dec 22, 20236 min

(Matt Monday): Why You’ve Not Met the Right Person (Yet)

Here’s a common problem I hear, You feel ready for a relationship. You’ve worked hard to improve yourself and you have high standards for the person you want to be with long-term . . . but no one you date meets your standards. I know it can be so frustrating—but this feeling can lead to some dangerous mindsets that get in our way of finding love . . . often without us even realizing it. So in today’s episode, I’ll show you 3 powerful mindset shifts that will help you attract the right person fas...

Dec 18, 202316 min

(Rewind): Why Men “Love Bomb” and What You Can Do About It

Have you ever had someone come into your life, dazzle you with their initial investment and attention, only to disappear as fast as they came? This phenomenon has been nicknamed “Love Bombing,” and it can be very painful, especially when you were led to believe it was going somewhere. You may be asking yourself why someone would do this. In this week’s rewind episode I’ll show you… My hope is that this episode will not only give you a sense of closure, but also help you to move past the heartach...

Dec 15, 20236 min