Love Life With Matthew Hussey

What really makes someone commitment-worthy in dating? And what qualities do we need to make sure are there if we want someone to choose us? In this episode, Matthew, Stephen and Audrey look at 4 crucial must-haves for commitment. If you’ve ever been unsure if you’re choosing the right person (or want to make yourself someone who is seen as a great potential partner), this is for you. Topics include: Why chemistry isn’t enough for commitment How to decide what is “enough” in the qualities you need in a potential partner Attractive micro-behaviors that make someone see you as the person they want to commit to A listener question on whether you should keep trying to get commitment from someone working through their own blocks and traumas The importance of a “shared vision” in commitment Links mentioned: 💬 Try Matthew AI and ask your first questions for free: https://www.askMH.com 🎟️ Join us at the Miami Retreat (October 18–19): https://www.MHRetreat.com 💞 Become a Love Life Member and join future live events: https://www.JoinLoveLife.com 📧 Have a story, question, or want to share your favorite podcast moment? Email us at: podcast@matthewhussey.com

Why does commitment seem so hard right now? In this week’s video, Matthew sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Anas Bukhash to talk about everything from the addictive pull of dating apps to the unrealistic expectations created by the seemingly endless “buffet” of people from which we can choose a partner. The conversation also unpacks a better approach to finding love that stops you getting caught in the same trap as everyone else. (This may just change how you approach dating!) --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com --- ▼ Connect with Anas ▼ Website → https://www.abtalks.ae Instagram → / abtalks YouTube → ‪@AnasBukhash‬ TikTok → / abtalks

Why do we stay in relationships that erode our confidence, self-worth, and happiness? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of trauma bonds and how empathy—one of our greatest strengths—can become our biggest weakness in toxic relationships. We’ll explore why we get stuck in these cycles, the danger of hoping someone will change, and how to reclaim your power by prioritizing your own well-being. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a relationship that’s draining your energy and warping your reality, this conversation is for you. Tune in for practical insights, empowering advice, and a reminder that your compassion should always extend to yourself first. 🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward breaking free. --- ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life Learn More About the Matthew Hussey Retreat at . . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Matthew sits down with Laurie Woolever—author of Care and Feeding: A Memoir—to explore the journey of reclaiming one’s voice after years of living in the shadow of larger-than-life figures like Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali. Topics covered: Why Laurie finally chose to write her memoir after decades in food media. What it's like to stop headlining other people’s lives and start showing up in your own. Her path through addiction, shame, and sobriety—and how it shaped her. The emotional toll and moral complexity of writing honestly about people she’s loved. The collapse of a marriage and the ripple effects of one deeply vulnerable moment. Infidelity, accountability, and what radical self-acceptance really looks like. Why “nice but boring” often hides deeper emotional safety—and how to spot a mature relationship. Dating in your 40s and beyond. What “playing the tape forward” teaches us about addiction, impulse, and the allure of red flags. Advice for people stuck in toxic attraction loops or mourning heartbreak they fear they’ll never get over. Whether you’re grappling with heartbreak, questioning your worth, or trying to navigate the messy terrain of self-reinvention, this episode will feel like a conversation with someone who’s lived it and survived to tell the truth. 🔗 Links Buy the book - Care and Feeding: A Memoir by Laurie Woolever 🎥 Watch our Dating Made Simple Replay (available until midnight on Friday, May 30): LoveLifeReplay.com 💬 Try Matthew AI and ask your first questions for free: AskMH.com 🎟️ Join us at the Miami Retreat (October 18-19): MHRetreat.com 💞 Become a Love Life Member and join future live events: JoinLoveLife.com

The rules of modern dating can feel so confusing. You don’t know how much texting is too much, how to make the first move, or whether to keep trying if their interest is hot and cold. In this week’s video, I sat down with bestselling author Jay Shetty for his On Purpose podcast to talk about how to have confident, attractive communication and reject the shallow culture that defines so much of modern dating. If you’re tired of playing games and want to find real, honest love, this is for you. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com

Can you relate to this . . . You’ve been dating someone for months and see them once or twice a week. You’ve gotten into a pretty good rhythm, but at the same time, things aren’t really moving forward either. You’re wondering: “Do they like me? I feel like they do, and yet, I don’t know whether this is going anywhere . . .” In this week’s brand-new video, I give you 3 specific things to look for when you want to know if someone’s serious (or headed in that direction). --- ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life Learn More About the Matthew Hussey Retreat at . . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com

What REALLY kills relationships? We often think it’s huge differences in personality or values that cause break ups, but just as often it’s the small, subtle, repeated behaviours that lead to relationships ending. From the "Four Horsemen" of relationship conflict to the resentments that go unspoken until it’s too late, Matthew, Stephen and Audrey explore how these silent killers show up—and how to catch and heal them before they do lasting damage. Topics include A deep dive into criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling (and how they sabotage love) Why “repair” matters more than perfection in long-term relationships The unconscious reasons some people can't say sorry and how to deal with it How resentment builds when we don’t feel seen, appreciated, or included The importance of creating a relationship culture where nothing is off-limits to talk about A listener question about red flags before marriage The difference between expecting love to be perfect vs. building a love that lasts Links mentioned: 🎥 Watch the Dating Made Simple Replay (available until May 30th): https://www.LoveLifeReplay.com 💬 Try Matthew AI and ask your first questions for free: https://www.askMH.com 🎟️ Join us at the Miami Retreat (October 18–19): https://www.MHRetreat.com 💞 Become a Love Life Member and join future live events: https://www.JoinLoveLife.com 📧 Have a story, question, or want to share your favorite podcast moment? Email us at: podcast@matthewhussey.com

What does emotionally available love really look like? In this new video, I break down six key signs of emotional availability so you can spot the difference between fleeting attention and real intention. If you’re tired of wasting time on people who aren’t serious, I also share how to recognize emotional availability early on . . . without coming across as too intense. Plus I reveal the subtle behaviors that separate healthy connection from love bombing, so you can protect your heart and invest in the right person. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com

In today’s Rewind episode, I talk about what might be the most insidious form of ghosting. If someone ghosts you after a couple of tepid dates (which doesn’t feel good, don’t get me wrong) you can usually assume they just weren’t feeling the chemistry . . . But what does it mean when someone pulls away after saying they want to be exclusive, or after texting constantly and telling you they want to see you all the time? In this episode, I give you three reasons why someone might do this, what you should do when it happens, and the strange reason why they may choose to ghost but leave the door open. You can’t miss this topic! --- ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life Learn More About the Matthew Hussey Retreat at . . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com

Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen dive into what truly makes a long-term relationship successful—beyond the clichés. Whether you’re in a new relationship, struggling with resentment, or simply curious about what happy couples do differently, this episode is packed with insight from experts on what really makes love last. In this episode: bids for connection micro-resentments better. Links: 🎓 Free masterclass on love & dating: LoveLifeTraining.com 💬 Submit a voice or written question: podcast@matthewhussey.com 🎟️ Get your tickets for Matthew’s 2025 retreat: MHRetreat.com 🛏️ Get 40% off Cozy Earth products with code LOVELIFE: CozyEarth.com - - - → Follow the Love Life Podcast @lovelifepod → Follow Matthew @thematthewhussey → Follow Stephen @stephenhhussey → Follow Audrey @theaudreyhussey

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a pattern of falling for the wrong people, you’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to repeat the same mistakes. In this video, I’ll show you how to rewire the way you experience attraction. In it, I share five specific shifts that will help you break free from the patterns sabotaging your love life. From microdosing on emotionally unavailable exes to losing yourself in someone who isn’t ready, we’re getting honest about the real cost of staying in cycles that erode our confidence and waste our time. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com

Does absence really make the heart grow fonder . . . especially when the person you’re into seems to forget you exist when you’re not in the same room? When you’re together, life couldn’t be better. You have off-the-charts chemistry, they’re totally focused on you, and your connection feels genuine. The catch? When you’re apart, you feel invisible as communication slows to a crawl and often drops off completely. As a result of these mixed signals, you’re essentially living in two completely different realities, and you’d do anything to get some clarity. You might even ask yourself: “Should I try to invest in this relationship even more to show how serious I am? Or would it be better to mirror their behavior and go cold?” In today’s Rewind episode, I walk you through what you must absolutely NOT DO in this hot and cold scenario . . . plus I give you two very specific text messages that can (finally!) get you out of this frustrating situation. --- ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life Learn More About the Matthew Hussey Retreat at . . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com

In this episode Matthew and Audrey sit down for a review of the last quarter of the year and dive into the hidden forces that shape our relationships with others and ourselves. They also discuss the perfectionism that keeps us from connection, overthinking texts, and the emotional blocks that hold us back in our relationships. Plus, they answer a listener's question on whether showing interest in someone inevitably drives them away, and how to strike the balance between authenticity and attraction. Topics include: Why the fear of being "too much" makes us play small in dating and friendships The truth about why people pull away when we show interest—and how to handle it How perfectionism sabotages your communication and creates disconnection A simple but powerful quarterly reflection exercise to reset your year Why overthinking texts can ironically make you seem distant or cold The invisible difference between "connecting" and "protecting" modes in life How to be more warm, proactive, and magnetic in your communication What it really means to “create the culture” in your relationships --- 💬 Feeling stuck knowing what to say? Download our free guide: 9Texts.com → 9 ready-to-use messages that spark interest, build attraction, and move things forward. 📅 Want live coaching, Q&As, and a supportive dating community? Join the Love Life Club: JoinLoveLife.com 📩 Have a question or want to send us your Matthew AI answers? Email: podcast@MatthewHussey.com

Why do amazing people—kind, self-aware, emotionally intelligent—keep falling for partners who can’t meet them halfway? In this week’s video, we uncover the five reasons behind this painful cycle and how to finally break free. From the scarcity mindset to the addictive highs and lows of unstable relationships, we’ll explore why we settle for less and how to rewrite the story we tell ourselves about love. If you’ve ever felt stuck between the chaos of unhealthy relationships and the “dullness” of safe ones, this video is for you. Learn how to break the patterns that keep you tethered to the wrong people, and start creating the love life you truly deserve. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com

Have you ever found yourself stuck thinking about an ex who’s no longer in your life? It’s a painful trap, but one that so many of us fall into when we tie our worth to someone else’s story instead of our own. In this episode, we uncover the mindset shift that frees you from this cycle and helps you reclaim your confidence. By focusing on the one thing you truly own—yourself—you can start building a life that feels fulfilling, no matter what’s happening around you. If you’re ready to let go of what’s holding you back and invest in your own happiness, this episode is your guide. Don’t miss it! --- ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life Learn More About the Matthew Hussey Retreat at . . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com

Why do great dates sometimes lead to radio silence? In this new Love Life episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen dive into the mystery of why someone might pull away after what seemed like a perfect first (or second, or third) date. From the elusive “spark” to deeper compatibility issues, you’ll learn surprising reasons why people choose not to pursue another date—and how to avoid taking it personally. --- 💬 Feeling stuck knowing what to say? Download our free guide: 9Texts.com → 9 ready-to-use messages that spark interest, build attraction, and move things forward. 📅 Want live coaching, Q&As, and a supportive dating community? Join the Love Life Club: JoinLoveLife.com 📩 Have a question or want to send us your Matthew AI answers? Email: podcast@MatthewHussey.com

Have you ever sent a text and immediately wished you could take it back—or worse, been met with silence? In this week’s new video, I’m sharing 7 texts that not only greatly increase your chances of a reply, but also build real attraction. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill messages, either. They’re crafted to create tension and spark desire. Whether you’re tired of ghosting, lukewarm responses, or conversations that fizzle out, these texts will help you go from being someone they kind of like to someone they can’t stop thinking about. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com

How do you know if someone’s really over their ex? Sometimes you meet a person who ticks all your boxes, but they also haven’t 100% gotten over the heartbreak of their last relationship. Of course, the first questions you ask yourself are: “Is this a huge red flag? Does it mean they are emotionally unavailable? Should I walk away?” This is a really important topic in today’s video, and my answer to this probably isn’t what you’d expect. Give it a watch to find out the signs you can look out for to discern whether someone is truly a bad bet or if they have real potential. --- ►► FREE Video Training: “Dating With Results” → http://www.DatingWithResults.com ►► Get 24/7 coaching from Matthew AI: AskMH.com

Are you stuck in a cycle of tolerating disrespect or avoiding tough conversations? In this episode of Love Life, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen dive into why so many of us stay in challenging relationships—whether romantic, familial, or platonic—for far too long, and how to reclaim your power by setting boundaries and addressing the issues. You’ll learn how to stop obsessing over someone else’s actions and start focusing on why you’re allowing it, plus practical tools for having those difficult conversations you’ve been avoiding. 🎯 Topics include: Why we ignore our needs in the early stages of relationships. How to have tough conversations about what matters to you. The power of teaching others how to treat you—and when to walk away. Why people-pleasing tendencies can leave you feeling invisible in your own relationships. How to break free from unhealthy dynamics and create space for mutual respect. If you’ve ever struggled to stand up for yourself or felt stuck in a one-sided dynamic, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take action. — 👉 Try Matthew AI for just $7 (only until April 25th): AskMH.com

How do you flirt without looking desperate? When you meet someone you’re into, it can feel like walking a tightrope—you want to show interest, but not come off as too eager. In this week’s episode, I share five subtle-yet-powerful flirting techniques that create attraction . . . without the fear of looking desperate or risking rejection. (Plus, I reveal a playful way my wife flirted with me early on that left a lasting impression—and it’s something you can easily try yourself.) --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at → http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com