Love Life With Matthew Hussey

249: Don’t Fall for THIS Early Dating Trap!

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Jun 19, 2024
The podcast discusses the dating trap of investing too much emotion early on, setting standards and prioritizing needs in relationships, the importance of perspective in early dating stages, pitfalls of intense early connections, and navigating early dating expectations and self-acceptance.
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ANECDOTE

The Unreturned Call

  • A woman, after a dating hiatus, joined a dating site and matched with a promising man.
  • Despite intense early communication, he failed to call her one night, triggering a strong reaction from her.
ADVICE

Rewiring for Love

  • Identify non-negotiable needs and prioritize desired values in future relationships.
  • This helps avoid past relationship pain and guides you towards better partners.
INSIGHT

The Safety Trap

  • Expecting a new person to fulfill deep needs like safety creates pressure and unrealistic expectations.
  • Healthy individuals might withdraw, while toxic people exploit this vulnerability.
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