Love Life With Matthew Hussey

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 u...

In this week’s episode of the Love Life Podcast, we’re exploring how Gen Z is rewriting the playbook on love and relationships. Is romance really taking a back seat to mental health and ambition, or is the story more complicated than that? We talk about:

• Why Gen Z might be stepping away from traditional dating norms, and whether it’s a pushback against toxic dating culture or something deeper.

• The rise of “situationships,...

This week’s episode with bestselling author and entrepreneur Marie Forleo is about one of the toughest parts of relationships: those hard conversations you’d rather avoid. You know the ones—where you’re afraid to say the wrong thing, or you’re worried it’ll turn into an argument. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to face those conversations with more confidence and care . . . so you can speak your truth without losing co...

Dating apps can feel like their own toxic relationship. We swear them off, only to come back because life is busy and meeting strangers in the real world feels nearly impossible. A Pew Research survey even found that more than a third of app users walk away feeling more pessimistic about dating than before. So why do we still cling to them, even when the experience leaves us drained?

In this episode, I share the hidden truth tha...

Do you attract emotionally unavailable people? Or maybe you have a pattern of meeting good people and pushing them away because “something doesn’t feel right.” If this sounds familiar, you may struggle to trust your own decisions when it comes to love. This often leads to us looking to others to validate our choices and tell us we’re doing the right thing (which can be dangerous for many reasons).

So how can you get out of this ...

Join the Love Life Podcast crew for this new episode as they examine the tricky link between money and self-worth in dating, answering questions like:

• Do most men feel their value is connected to their income?

• How big of a role does money actually play when choosing a partner?

• In what ways do money expectations affect our relationships?

• How has social media distorted our sense of what’s “enough”?

You’ll al...

Marriage is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make—but it’s also one of the riskiest if you’re not careful.

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned about what makes a marriage work, why rushing into it can lead to heartbreak, and how to know if you’re choosing the right person for the right reasons. (Plus, I share the one question you must ask yourself before saying “I do.”) 

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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 episode, my brother Stephen and I answer t...

Confidence touches every part of our lives. When it’s lacking, it can hold us back in ways we don’t even realize. If you’ve ever:

• Caught yourself thinking, “I’m not attractive enough”

• Felt stuck in a cycle of self-doubt

• Or can’t seem to overcome your fear of rejection

. . . this episode is for you.

Whether you’ve lost your confidence because of something that happened in the past, or you feel like you’ve never truly ...

If dating apps have left you feeling drained, you’re not alone. Nearly half of U.S. adults say dating is harder now than it was a decade ago, and for good reason: ghosting, endless swiping, and dead-end chats can make anyone feel cynical.

Even though it may not feel like it, more than half of us still meet our future partner the old-fashioned way: crossing paths in everyday life. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn five easy an...

What do you do when someone is great on dates but goes radio silent in between? With only three dates in, it’s easy to feel confused and crave clarity, but early dating rarely provides the closure we seek. Instead of getting stuck in overanalyzing their behavior, we explore how to take control of the dynamic by modeling the kind of communication and connection you want to see.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether to reach ou...

From the rise of financial independence to the rejection of outdated gender roles, we discuss why many women are redefining what fulfillment looks like and why some men are struggling to adapt to these changes. 

In this week’s episode, we dive into a topic that’s sparked heated debates and fascinating insights in our community: Why are so many women choosing to stay single? With stats predicting that 50% of women will be si...

What if the reason your relationships haven’t worked isn’t about who you’ve been with, but about what’s been missing? In this episode with journalist and author Liz Moody, we explore why finding someone who truly understands you is far more important than a checklist of traits.

We also talk about why we’re drawn to the wrong people, and how to break free from those patterns. If you’ve ever felt stuck in love or wondered why you ...

Whether you’re getting over a fresh breakup or are still having a hard time moving on from a past one, I hope today’s episode will give you what you need to finally feel like yourself again.

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Do you feel stuck on an ex . . . convinced you’ll never feel that way again? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen reframe “I’ll never be as happy” as an anxious thought, not a prophecy.

They unpack nostalgia traps, why we over-glorify past relationships, and how to reclaim your power. You’ll hear practical ways to create new meaning (even at old places), how to stop social media stalking, and change the story you...

Why does it feel so hard to find someone who will actually commit? These days, it’s easy to get caught up in someone’s curated image: their Instagram-perfect life, charm, and seemingly deep qualities. But having great qualities doesn’t automatically make someone a great partner. And that’s where we often get stuck.

In this week’s episode, I break down why we idealize people based on what they project, and how it distracts us fro...

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 t...

Do you ever feel like you’re giving too much in your relationships? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen tackle the exhausting cycle of overgiving and people-pleasing in love. You’ll discover why so many people feel the need to be “perfect” to keep someone around, and how this mindset can actually sabotage connection and attraction.

Learn how to break free from this pattern, create space for others to invest in...

What happens when the person you trust most becomes the source of your deepest betrayal? In this week’s new video, we explore the shocking Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, where a young girl discovers her relentless bully is someone she never expected. Using this real-life story, we unpack the concept of “betrayal blindness” and the devastating effects of narcissistic behavior.

If you’ve ever strugg...