Love Life With Matthew Hussey

(Matt Monday): The #1 Reason You Feel Powerless in Dating (and How to Fix It)

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Sep 1, 2025
Discover how your past can unknowingly shape your dating life and uncover the transformative ideas from 'The Courage to Be Disliked.' Learn the difference between trust and confidence in relationships, and how to foster a proactive love life by embracing the journey rather than fixating on the destination. This exploration encourages listeners to live in the moment, see dating as a joyful dance, and identify hidden goals that may hold them back. Get ready to redefine your approach to love and connection!
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INSIGHT

Goals Shape How You See Your Past

  • Your present goals, not your past trauma, shape which parts of your history you focus on.
  • Change your current goal and you will reinterpret past events to support that new aim.
ANECDOTE

The Blushing Excuse

  • A woman blamed blushing for not talking to a crush, but Adler framed the blushing as an excuse to avoid rejection.
  • The real hidden goal was preserving the fantasy rather than risking a real outcome.
ADVICE

Start With Confidence, Build Trust

  • Assume confidence in others on a first date while building conditional trust over time through consistent actions.
  • Treat confidence as generosity of spirit and earn trust through reliability and sticking to your word.
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