Love Life With Matthew Hussey

You like a guy. I mean, you really, really like him. So you get carried away and sleep with him before you’re actually dating. Next thing you know, you’re just “friends with benefits.” Is there any way to turn things around and move toward a real relationship? That’s what today’s caller, Natasha, wants to know. Well there is one way to do it, and it all depends on how you act from this moment on. Listen in as I give you and Natasha an actual script to use on Mr. Booty Call to gain his respect, attraction, and get him to give you what you really want. 

If you don’t have a lot of experience in the dating world, how are you supposed to find the perfect guy? My answer: You’re NOT. Listen in as I explain how making mistakes in dating takes the pressure off and opens you up to ultimately find the guy who’s right for you.

Angie has gained some weight, and her insecurity has stopped her from dating. How can she get “out there” again when she doesn’t feel confident? I tackle this issue in today’s LOVE Life. No matter what your size, I know you’ll relate because we all have excuses that can keep us from going after the love we want (if we let them). Listen in as I give Angie an action plan to get fit both physically and emotionally, so she doesn’t have to wait for a certain number on the scale to enjoy the dating life she deserves.

When you first start dating someone you like, it’s not uncommonto want to spend all of your time together. But eventually yourinner voice of reason says, “Being with my guy’s awesome, but Istill need to go to work/sleep/catch a yoga class from time totime/oh yeah, and eat something.” But what happens whenyour guy doesn’t feel the same way? Or worse, he gets hurt when yougently try to explain that you need some time apart? Today I take agreat call from Jessica and coach her through this tricky issue. Ieven uncover a bombshell confession that even she didn’tsee coming!

The big proposal could come at any moment… but is there any way to know WHEN- exactly – a man’s going to drop to one knee and pop the question? If you’ve been dating your guy for a while you may be wondering this yourself. And if not, you’ve probably taken part in the female sport of speculating when your friend’s boyfriend is going to put a ring on it. I’ve been getting asked about this a lot lately, and in today’s LOVE Life, I finally give my answer. You may be surprised to hear what I have to say…

You’re intrigued by a cute guy you’ve met, but you don’t know him very well. Is there a clever way to test the waters to see if he’s interested in you too without coming on too strong? Why yes, there is…and I’m going to tell you exactly how to do it in today’s LOVE Life! My simple plan is completely risk free and allows you to 1) get talking to him 2) create a spark and 3) give him incentive to pursue you by letting him know he’s got a chance with you…MAYBE. Because as I’ll explain, men live for the “maybe.” Just wait until you try this one out – get ready for instant results!

“Do what you love,” we’re always told.  And if we’re fortunate, we get to pursue a career doing the things that bring us the most joy. But have you ever noticed what happens when you take an activity that you love and start to associate it with “work?” It sucks the pleasure right out of it. Before you know it, the things that once brought you happiness now feel like a chore. In today’s LOVE Life I’m going to teach you the most important life skill you could ever have: how to derive enjoyment in life without having to change your situation, putting you in control of your happiness every day.

What do you do when your co-worker is impossible to work with? Especially when management doesn’t seem to notice or care? That’s the question today’s caller, Crystal, asks. She’s looking for my advice on how to change the situation, but I show her how the real relief will come from changing her mindset and her actions. If you’ve ever dealt with this situation (and who among us hasn’t?), you’ll want to catch this episode where I reveal the 3 secrets to being “so good they can’t ignore you.”

How do you start over again after ending a long-term relationship? In today’s episode I take a call from a lovely woman named Christina who thinks she’s ready to get back “out there” after she and her boyfriend of 5 years called it quits. I give my best tips for getting stronger, keeping perspective, dating again without burning out, and my surprising secret for dealing with the pain while your heart is still healing.

How many hours, days, months – dare I say it – years have you wasted trying to make things work out with the wrong men? How much precious time in this beautiful life has been squandered pining over an ex? Life is short and, sadly, that is time you can never get back. But what if there is one ex that you can’t seem to get over because you’re sure, in your heart of hearts, that you belong together? If I’m talking to you right now, then I want you to listen to today’s episode, because I am going to reveal a plan to get your ex back and make your relationship stronger than ever…OR get over him for good so you feel confident and excited to find your real Mr. Right. 

A lot of women ask me whether I think it’s a good idea to be friends with an ex. My answer is, it depends on your motive. In today’s LOVE Life, we’ll take a look at your reasons behind wanting to hold on to a former flame, and how it could impact your future relationship with the man who is better suited to make you happy in the long run.

Are you in a long distance relationship, or considering one? If so, then today’s episode is for you. I’m giving you my honest opinion on “LDRs,” asking you some tough questions, and sharing my 4 unbreakable rules to follow if you want to make sure your relationship works – and is worth it.

It’s easy to be happy when you’re surrounded by happy people. But what happens to your mood when you encounter a rude waiter, a cold neighbor, or a cranky person working behind the desk at, say…the DMV??? You have a choice – you don’t have to let grumpy people drag you down. Listen in on today’s episode and I’ll tell you my secret trick for maintaining your positive state in a sea of negativity (using a fun piece of advice from my very own mum!).

You’re at a friend’s party, and across the room, you spot him: The hottest guy you’ve ever seen. What’s your first thought? Let me guess: “He’s out of my league. I could never talk to him.” If I’m right, then I want you to listen to today’s episode of LOVE Life. I’m going to reveal a shocking fact about 99% of the “beautiful people” out there, and give you a piece of surprising advice that will have you approaching Mr. Perfect in no time flat. 

How soon is too soon to take the plunge and move in with your boyfriend? Should you wait until marriage is on the table? That’s what our caller Amber wants to know in today’s episode of LOVE Life. I give her – and you – my (somewhat controversial) opinion about the significance of this “milestone” as well as some concrete advice on the risk-free way to move your relationship forward without freaking him out. 

Imagine it’s your first date with a guy you’re really into. You’re sitting across the table from him in a romantic, candlelit restaurant. You make some small talk, share a nervous laugh, and then, suddenly…you can’t think of anything to say. It’s the dreaded Awkward Silence, where one minute feels like 10, and you don’t know how you’ll recover. WAIT… before you get yourself in this situation in the first place, I have 3 simple secrets that will make your date fun, effortless, and full of the sparks that build a connection. (Don’t miss this episode, if for no other reason than I guarantee Secret #2 is something you’ve never thought of before!)

You: “How are you?” Him: “I’m good… How are you?” You: “Good.” Have you ever gotten stuck in a boring conversation like this? We all have. But guess what? You are just as much to blame for this dead-end dialogue as the other person is. But I’m going to help you fix it. In today’s episode, I’m going to teach you the difference between “conversational tennis” and “conversational basketball,” and three quick tricks that will make you a confident, fascinating, and charismatic conversationalist in 30 seconds or less. 

When we get into a new relationship, we all have that one issue or experience from our past that’s difficult to share.  In this week’s LOVELife… I take a call from a brave woman named Rhonda who is getting back into the dating game after an 18-year hiatus from sex.  How should she bring up this tricky subject to the new men she’s meeting?  You may be surprised at my answer…

Sometimes in life, when you do something too much – even something you love – you can forget why you do it.  I had a small, but nonetheless life-changing encounter with one of my personal idols recently that helped me recapture my sense of childhood wonder and passion for my calling. I’m sharing the story with you in today’s episode in hopes it will encourage you to look to one of your heroes for inspiration in your own life.

When you think back on your past romantic relationships, what do you feel?  Regret? Disappointment? Shame? You may be surprised to hear this, but dating lots of “Mr. Wrongs” is actually the best thing you can do to prepare yourself for your Mr. Right. I explain why in today’s episode of LOVE Life…