Love Life With Matthew Hussey How to Survive Your Long Distance Relationship
Dec 17, 2025
Delve into the challenges of long-distance relationships as the hosts explore how distance can conceal real incompatibilities. They share personal reflections on parenthood and the new vulnerabilities it brings. Listen to insights on how online dating expands horizons yet complicates connections. The allure of romantic obstacles is discussed, along with practical tips for maintaining intimacy through voice notes and surprise visits. Plus, hear valuable advice on spotting red flags and prioritizing small gestures in love.
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Unexpected Birthroom With A View
- Matthew Hussey describes the surreal experience of being in a hospital room overlooking the Hollywood Hills when his son was born.
- He reflects on instant bonding and how parenting made him feel vulnerably responsible for another human being.
Distance Romanticizes Incompatibility
- Distance can romanticize incompatibility by turning logistical barriers into compelling obstacles.
- That obstacle-focus can hide core mismatches and make people lean into fantasy instead of reality.
Restraint Is A Dating Skill
- Matthew Hussey introduces restraint as a dating skill: sometimes you should choose not to fall in love.
- He argues you can limit bonding by choosing not to invest time and energy into a mismatched long-distance connection.