Love Life With Matthew Hussey

(Rewind): You’ll Push Them Away if You Try Too Hard. Do This Instead

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Jul 4, 2025
A listener shares her experience of dating her 'dream guy,' only to feel his pull away after a brief separation. Experts discuss how to navigate emotional connections during these tricky moments and regain attention without appearing desperate. The conversation shifts to the importance of being authentic in relationships, emphasizing that confidence and personal interests are more attractive than trying too hard to impress. It's all about balancing attraction with individuality to foster genuine connections.
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INSIGHT

Liking Too Soon Alters Reality

  • Liking someone intensely early can make you get ahead of reality about the relationship's depth.
  • You base feelings on potential rather than knowing the full person yet.
ADVICE

Stop Trying, Focus on Yourself

  • Stop trying to impress him or figure out what he wants; focus on yourself instead.
  • Act like you have better things to do; that's very attractive and increases your chances.
ANECDOTE

Matthew's Youthful Dating Mistake

  • Matthew tried hard to impress girls he liked but lost his natural personality around them.
  • Girls he was silly and carefree around liked him more than those he tried to impress.
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