Love Life With Matthew Hussey

A recent dating study showed that many people have what is known as a "backburner relationship". And many people date today while also still being in touch with exes or former sexual partners. Is this trend dangerous for building a relationship? And what does it cost us in the long-run if we have a "backup person" who we keep contact with? --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey --- ►► Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Happiness You Deserve NOW - Claim your spot on my Virtual Retreat, June 2 - 4, 2023 → MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever dated someone who’s so hard to stay away from EVEN THOUGH they’re not interested in a relationship and you know you should keep your distance? It’s like a drug . . . or the worst kind of junk food . . . even after you swear it off for good, your resolve crumbles the moment they reach out.   When you’re in this vulnerable position, the hope that they may change and that things could be different is what drags you back in. And before you know it, you go right back to feeling powerless—holding on to someone who’s not giving you what you need. So how can you break this cycle once and for all? Don’t miss today’s brand-new episode! --- ►► Join the Challenge & Improve Your Confidence with Me. Reserve Your Spot for FREE by Signing Up at. . . → http://www.MHChallenge.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had an insecurity, a jealousy, or something that hurt you or made you feel threatened, but you didn’t know the right way to bring it up?   Of course you have. We all have. Maybe you’re feeling that right now. It can be terrifying, can’t it? We are told vulnerability is good, but we know it can hurt the relationship if we repeatedly express our fears and insecurities.  But being vulnerable can actually create a deeper bond with someone, as well as reveal if they’re the right person for you in the first place.   The important thing is that we talk about it in the right way, as Matt and Stephen explain in this episode... --- Join the 30-Day Confidence Challenge! Go to MHChallenge.com and sign up now! --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We asked YOU this week how not having confidence affects your love life, and you answered! It's only when we really ask ourselves this question that we can see all the small ways that lack of self-esteem or negative self-talk can be causing us play it safe, self-sabotage, or just live with unnecessary anxiety. In this episode, Matthew, Stephen, Audrey and Jameson dive into the roots of confidence and what we can do to rewire ourselves for a more positive self-image in approaching our relationships. --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey --- ►► Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Happiness You Deserve NOW - Claim your spot on my Virtual Retreat, June 2 - 4, 2023 → MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you fallen for a guy who says he’s “confused”? He really likes you and spends time with you, but isn’t sure if he’s ready for a real commitment yet? If you’ve experienced this, you will know that this type of hedging can leave you INCREDIBLY confused. You feel you have something special with him, yet he’s still holding back. You know you can’t live in limbo forever, but you also can’t let go. When you’re in this situation and you really like someone, their excuse can almost become a romantic challenge as you try to figure out how you can still be together in spite of any obstacles. In today’s video, I show you how to navigate this confusing situation and take back control of the situation. ►► Join the Challenge & Improve Your Confidence with Me. Reserve Your Spot for FREE by Signing Up at. . . → http://www.MHChallenge.com ►► FREE download: “9 Texts No Man Can Resist” → http://www.9texts.com ►► FREE download: “5 Compliments to Get Him Addicted to You” → http://www.SayThisToHim.com Hosted on Acast.

It's easy to find yourself comparing your attractiveness to others in dating. We compare our looks, our job, our body, our wealth...and we can easily feel like we don't match up. But people don't fall in love with characteristics. And comparison will always leave us with more anxiety and self-sabotage than learning to love what we have. In this episode, Matt and Stephen discuss the problem of comparison and what really makes someone fall for you. --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey --- ►► Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Happiness You Deserve NOW - Claim your spot on my Virtual Retreat, June 2 - 4, 2023 → MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you’re looking for a partner to have a family with, the pressure of the timeline imposed on you by your biological clock can make the whole process overwhelming. (Not to mention, when you’re fearful that time is running out, you can end up making bad dating choices.) In this episode, Matthew talks to two experts on fertility: Dr. Serena H. Chen, a fertility doctor, and Dr. Ioana Baiu, a surgeon who’s gone through the egg-freezing process, as we dive deep into the benefits and challenges of family planning, to find out ways you can get your power back when it comes to deciding on when to have children, how to consciously date when you know you want a family, and how to maximize your reproductive options. --- ►► Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Happiness You Deserve NOW - Claim your spot on my Virtual Retreat, June 2 - 4, 2023 → MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the aftermath of a toxic or narcissistic relationship, we can lose all sense of self. Whether our partner tried to steal our joy at every opportunity, or they wore down our self-esteem with endless arguments and cold-shoulder treatments . . . the end of a relationship like this will leave us feeling disoriented and lost, and it can be hard to rewire our brains and resume normal life once we’re free.   At this point, it can be unbelievably hard to trust other people again. Logically, we may understand that not everyone’s like our ex . . . but emotionally, we see danger at every turn.   But there is a way we can heal—so we can move on and learn to trust ourselves again. And in today’s episode, I share 3 mindsets that can help you do just that. -- ►► Begin to Truly Trust Yourself & Believe in Your Own Worth. Learn more About The Matthew Hussey Virtual Retreat. . . → http://www.MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's clip, my brother Stephen and I talk about one of the biggest ingredients that keeps attraction going in the early dating stage (can you guess what it is?) Check it out! --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey --- ►► Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Happiness You Deserve NOW - Claim your spot on my Virtual Retreat, June 2 - 4, 2023 → MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I wanted to share a great conversation with special guest Justin Baldoni. He is an actor, a filmmaker, a writer, a speaker, and someone who caught my attention for the work that he was doing to help men, in becoming more vulnerable, in relating differently to their masculinity.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why men are more sensitive than you think  Getting over our trauma  Dealing with conflict  Understanding masculine vs. feminine energy  Getting closure after a relationship  --- Follow Justin on Instagram @JustinBaldoni You can also grab Justin's book "Boys Will Be Human" - buy your copy here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know we won’t connect with everyone we meet . . . but one of the most frustrating situations we can find ourselves in is one where we feel an initial spark and a connection, but things just don’t seem to progress. And in the end, they end up fading as we feel a lack of momentum. Rather than giving in to our desire to double down on communication, there’s a simple shift we can make on a date that allows unique attraction to grow. And it’s the kind of thing that will leave them thinking of us long after the date has ended . . . If you’d like to learn what this ingredient is and how you can add it to your next date, don’t miss today's brand-new episode. --- ►► Become a Love Life Member & Finally Master Your Love Life. Claim Your 2 Week Free Trial at . . . → http://www.JoinLoveLife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in ye olden times, the fear that a partner might be cheating was enough to keep someone up at night. But in recent years, we’ve added a new layer of anxiety to the mix: “micro-cheating,” a.k.a. “back burner relationships.”   In fact, when Psychology Today recently polled people who are in a relationship, 56% revealed they had a back burner person: someone they’re in contact with who could be an option if their current relationship doesn’t go the distance.   That’s not to say that everyone realizes what they’re doing. Many feel it’s harmless—that they’re just being friendly and keeping in touch with a friend. Today’s episode will give you a simple test to figure out if you’re in a back burner relationship, and provide you with the mindset you need to give your current one its best shot. --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey --- ►► Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Happiness You Deserve NOW - Claim your spot on my Virtual Retreat, June 2 - 4, 2023 → MHVirtualRetreat.com Host

When we like someone, it’s tempting to move fast, let our emotions take over, and simply do what feels good. But in this frenzy of excitement, we can inadvertently end up on a path we don’t want to be on… In this new episode, I answer a question from someone who didn’t want to repeat the last 2 years of her life, which she spent in a ‘friends with benefits’ situation.  --- ►► Unlock My Best Solution For Your Current Dating Situation → http://www.YourDatingSolution.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that men and women respond differently to breakups? My brother Stephen and I talked about recent research that showed differences in how men and women process emotional pain, how long they take to recover from heartbreak, and how likely they are to want to get back together. Of course, we are all individuals, and our response will also be determined by our own personality and experiences, but it's always interesting to see these general patterns of male and female behaviour and whether they conform with our stereotypes. What do you think? Have you noticed any of these differences in your own relationships? --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey --- ►► Heal Your Heart & Move on Strong From Your Breakup. Get Your FREE Training → http://www.MoveOnStrong.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, our special guest is New York Times Bestseller, entrepreneur, and host of the "School of Greatness" podcast, Lewis Howes! Lewis joins Matt for an in-depth discussion about all things love and relationships. In this episode we cover: - What makes men decide to commit long-term and stop chasing - Why just finding the right person "on paper" isn't enough - How to find your mission (and why it matters) - How to turn fears and insecurity into confidence - Questions to ask early on in dating - The importance of FREEDOM, PEACE, and CLARITY in your relationships and healing your pain - ... And MUCH more! --- You can order Lewis's new book "The Greatness Mindset" here. Get your copy today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your dating life feel like you’re living in the extremes . . . where you’re either super-attracted to someone who treats you poorly, or you feel safe and loved in a situation where the chemistry’s lacking?   In this week’s new episode, I share 5 ways you can expand your dating pool without sacrificing what’s most important to you. -- ►► Get the Exact Text Messages That Lead Somewhere Real. Learn More About The Momentum Texts → http://www.MomentumTexts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve all experienced this relentless form of self-torture . . .   Whether your breakup was two days or two decades ago, you find yourself looking back and wondering how things could’ve turned out had you acted differently. Had you known then what you know today.   Pretty soon, you’re living in the timeline where you didn’t “ruin everything” with that person . . . ultimately punishing yourself over a parallel universe you’ve created in your mind. In this clip, my brother Stephen and I answer the question, “Is it possible to ‘blow it’ with the right person?” and share how you can turn self-loathing into a better relationship with yourself (and your future partner). --- Follow Matt @thematthewhussey Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey   --- If you want to spend 3 days with me creating the conditions for your own happiness, then my next Virtual Retreat of 2023 is coming up fast! Head to MHVirtualRetreat.com to book your complimentary call with my Retreat Specialists who are on hand to hear your story (Special of

We asked you what your biggest fears for the future were, and you answered! No matter how confident we feel, we all have worries about what lies ahead. The future is unknown. And many of us can’t help but occasionally let our biggest anxieties and worries about where our life is going get the better of us. It could be about your career, your relationships, or anything that keeps you up at night. In this new episode, Matt, Stephen, Audrey, and Jameson talk about what it takes to either overcome these fears, or at least how to not let them paralyze or overwhelm you. --- If you want to spend 3 days with me creating the conditions for your own happiness, then my next Virtual Retreat of 2023 is coming up fast! Head to MHVirtualRetreat.com to book your complimentary call with my Retreat Specialists who are on hand to hear your story (Special offer! $100 off the price if you get your spot booked before March 12th!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listening to our gut when something’s off can save us a lot of time and stress when we’re dating . . . but what if we can’t tell the difference between when our gut is warning us and when our anxiety is trying to sabotage us? What if the red flags we think we’re seeing are actually our fears in disguise?   If you have a tendency toward anxiety, this second-guessing can make the early days of dating extra stressful, because you may have a hard time separating an important concern from your ever-vigilant anxiety.   If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it me or is it them?” you can’t miss today’s episode, in which I share five ways to tell if it’s a major concern or your anxiety talking. --- ►► Stop Doubting Yourself & Start Believing In Your Own Worth Learn More About The Virtual Retreat → http://www.MHVirtualRetreat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t like it when I hear people say, “You need to be happy first before you find a relationship.” It’s not that the sentiment is a bad one, but saying to someone who is facing challenges in life that they need to be happy before they can be with someone seems highly unproductive to me. As if it’s not hard enough being alone when we want to find a partner . . . we now also have to achieve this elusive feeling of happiness before we do?! I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to be happy before you find a relationship . . . You just need to be “happy enough.” --- If you want to spend 3 days with me creating the conditions for your own happiness, then my next Virtual Retreat of 2023 is coming up fast! Head to MHVirtualRetreat.com to book your complimentary call with my Retreat Specialists who are on hand to hear your story (Special offer! $100 off the price if you get your spot booked before March 12th!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.