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Sep 2024
20m 43s

(Matt Monday): Why Does Dating Feel So H...

MATTHEW HUSSEY
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Why does dating feel so difficult today? It can often seem like it’s a competition to see who can be more “aloof,” who can care less, who can try the least. And when you put in actual effort, it can feel like it even turns people off!    Everyone seems to be looking for someone “rare and special,” but there’s a right way and a wrong way to approach this. In today’s episode, I explore the #1 way to approach dating, advice for texting, and small-but-effective ways to move things forward. ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com
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