Samantha's Reviews > Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily

I have never seen a coach/therapist influencer admit that they give advice they don’t/can’t/haven't done themselves and that they’re not the shining exemplary of the messages they teach. Typically, coaches/therapists act out their idealized self, not their realistic shadows & light authentic self. I was immediately hooked with Matthew Hussey owning his bullshit and saying the advice he gives women is warning them away from a younger more reckless version of himself. It didn’t make him less credible as a relationship coach—it made him MORE credible and helpful because he has learned from his mistakes and not just spent his life blaming the opposite sex like the red pill manosphere gurus rationalizing avoidant attachment as masculine.

Matthew Hussey’s reflective self awareness, genuine empathy, curiosity, and clear desire to help people shone through over and over again in this insightful read. I loved the listenable flow and his examples both from his own life and clients/question askers. It was helpful and sincere and empowering! I recommend listening to his voice reading it. I’m tired of cynical dark triad dating coaches and find Matthew Hussey a refreshing guide to healthy, reflective, boundaried dating with integrity. Couldn’t recommend more! You’ll be addicted from the intro!