Love Life With Matthew Hussey
Modern dating doesn’t have to be confusing! Join Matthew Hussey—New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned dating coach, and host of the #1 YouTube channel for relationship advice—for deep, funny, and brutally honest conversations on everything love, confidence, and relationships. He dives deep into helping people transform the three most important relationships we have in life: the relationship with others, with ourselves, and with life itself. Every Wednesday, Matthew is joined by his cohosts: his wife and collaborator Audrey Hussey, who brings her signature warmth, wit, and insight; his brother Stephen Hussey, a New York Times bestselling author with a PhD in Philosophy; and Producer David, who adds his unique perspective and humor to the mix. In weekly episodes, they share practical advice, hard-won wisdom, and strategies to navigate finding a lasting relationship. No matter your relationship status, the Love Life podcast will meet you where you are.
Episodes
Do you find yourself constantly worrying about what others think? Whether it’s overanalyzing a text, fearing confrontation, or people-pleasing to avoid being disliked, this episode is for you. Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen unpack the fear of being disliked and reveal why embracing it can actually make you more attractive.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by the need for approval or struggled to assert yourself i...
What makes a relationship truly great? Does it have to be hard to be meaningful? In today’s video, I speak with Rob Dial, host of The Mindset Mentor podcast, to find answers.
We talk about the difference between the kind of “hard” that strengthens a relationship and the kind that drains it. From navigating challenges as a team to recognizing when effort becomes s...
When you’re in love and someone decides to end the relationship, it’s natural for your brain to go into panic mode.
Why are they doing this? How can I be the person they want me to be? What can I say to get them back?
If you allow these swirling thoughts to take over, you’ll only end up pushing...
Anxiety has a sneaky way of showing up in our love lives . . . whether it’s overthinking a text or worrying about someone’s shifting energy. But what if you could stop anxiety before it takes over?
In this episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen get personal as they unpack how anxiety sabotages relationships, from early dating to long-term connections. They explore the roots of anxious attachm...
Mixed signals can leave us feeling anxious, confused, and questioning our worth—whether it’s in the early stages of dating or deep into a relationship. In this epsiode, we break down the four stages of mixed signals, from the “pen pal phase” to the “relationship drift,” and show you how to navigate each one with confidence.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of overthinking someone’s inconsistent behavior, this video...
In this episode, you will see that the ability to differentiate between short-term excitement and long-term potential will save you a lot of grief and time. It will also give you tools to help you clearly see and navigate around any red flags that may appear on your path.
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There’s a lot of talk in modern dating of red flags, but what if you just disagree early on, and don’t know if this is a sign of doom ahead, or simply a chance to communicate and accept your differences? Maybe you have different ideas about where you want to live or the lifestyle you want . . . or your personalities just occasionally clash.
In this episode, Matthew, Stephen, and Audrey talk about signs of ...
What if the key to making love last isn’t a grand romantic gesture or constant excitement . . . but learning how to fight the right enemy? In this powerful conversation with Anas Bukhash, we talk about what it really means to be a team in a relationship, where the problem is the enemy, not each other.
If you’ve ever wondered how to sustain your connection in spite of life’s challenges, this episode offers practical ins...
Dating fatigue is real. Given the option, I think most people would choose to bypass the process entirely and skip directly to being in a meaningful relationship.
But since science isn’t quite there yet, how can you manage your energy so the dating process—the part you need in order to FIND that relationship—doesn’t burn you out before you even GET to the good stuff?
In today’s Rewind episo...
Why do we keep crashing into the same walls in love? In this conversation with Chris Williamson on his Modern Wisdom podcast, we explore the patterns that keep us stuck—whether it’s chasing unavailable partners, mistaking chaos for passion, or repeating cycles that leave us unfulfilled. We also talk about why these behaviors feel so familiar and how they’re often rooted in our past experiences rather than our actual desires.
But h...
So you slept with a guy. It was good. But now you wake up and have that awkward moment... what now? And how do you keep him attracted afterwards? People tend to get a little awkward in dating after “getting physical” for the first time. I get it. You want to play it cool, but you also make sure this guy knows you’re interested.
So here are 3 killer techniques that will make him desperate to see you again...
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How do you know if it’s love or obsession? What does it mean when you can’t stop thinking about someone who doesn’t return your feelings?
In this episode, Matthew, Stephen, and Audrey talk about the phenomenon of limerence, how it can leave you always clinging to hope in dating, and strategies to get yourself out of a one-sided attraction.
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Why do we chase the wrong people and even push away the relationships we say we want? In this week’s episode, I speak with entrepreneur and bestselling author Lewis Howes, and we unpack the surprising ways we can sabotage love without even realizing it.
From being attracted to what feels exciting but unavailable to letting old wounds dictate our instincts, we explore why the “good ones” can feel less appealing, and how...
You know those tricky early dates? You go for drinks. Maybe a picnic. You pretend you listen to cool music and hope you both enjoy similar taste in movies. Then texting. Then maybe a kiss. (Why not? He’s cute.) Uh-oh, now you actually like him. Crap. Err, I mean, great. Now what?
If you really want to know how to keep him interested well after the first date, so you can finally stop freaking out whenever you realize you like a guy,...
Does flirting make you nervous? Not sure how to make the first move? In this episode, Matthew, Stephen, and Audrey break down invisible flirting techniques that can spark chemistry without things feeling forced or awkward.
Whether you’re too shy to make a move, afraid of rejection, or just unsure about how to flirt with someone already in your life, this episode will give you...
Are you stuck obsessing over someone who’s wrong for you? In this week’s epsiode, I dive into the concept of limerence—the unhealthy fixation on someone who doesn’t return your feelings—and how it can keep you chasing as your confidence falls lower and lower.
I’ll show you how to recognize the signs of limerence, why it thrives on hope and uncertainty, and what you can do to break free and get your power b...
When we first date someone, we can’t keep our hands off them. All we want to do is take them home and spend all night in bed together. But what about when the infatuation stage is over? Can you still keep up the chase even though you’re both in a stable and comfortable relationship?
In this week’s episode of Love Life, I explain the psychology behind why so many couples get lazy and lose attraction over time, and show how you can a...
In today’s episode, Matthew is joined by bestselling author Sahil Bloom, whose book The Five Types of Wealth challenges everything we think we know about success. Together they dive into the tension between chasing money and cultivating a deeply fulfilling life—especially in the age of comparison and social media.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel behind or empty, this...
If you’ve ever been ghosted, you know how brutal it feels. It’s like the floor suddenly dropped out from under you. But here’s the truth: Ghosting isn’t about you—it’s usually about the other person’s immaturity or inability to have a hard conversation.
In this episode, I’ll explain why people ghost in modern dating, and show you how to stop getting stuck on pe...
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