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Love Life With Matthew Hussey

(Matt Monday): The 4 Stages of Mixed Signals: Which One Are You Stuck In?

Love Life With Matthew Hussey

Matthew Hussey

Relationships, Society & Culture

4.82.9K Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Mixed signals can leave us feeling anxious, confused, and questioning our worth—whether it’s in the early stages of dating or deep into a relationship. In this epsiode, we break down the four stages of mixed signals, from the “pen pal phase” to the “relationship drift,” and show you how to navigate each one with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of overthinking someone’s inconsistent behavior, this video is for you . . . because the right person won’t leave you guessing.

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Transcript

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If the person on the other end is emotionally available and ready,

0:03.0

they'll engage with the conversation in a meaningful way.

0:06.0

If they're not, then it's time us anxious, confused and wondering where we stand. Whether you've just matched on a dating

0:40.8

app or you're deep in a relationship, there are four stages of mixed signals that we must

0:46.0

understand if we are to avoid getting our heartbroken or worse getting strung along for years

0:52.6

and ending up heartbroken anyway.

0:55.2

In this video, you'll learn which of the four stages you're stuck in and what you can do

1:00.7

to clarify the situation, bring back your confidence, and get the commitment and emotional safety

1:07.6

you're craving. Let's jump in. Stage one, the pen pal phase. This is that moment

1:14.1

where things feel exciting. You've just matched or exchanged numbers. You're texting constantly.

1:20.3

The messages are fun. There's momentum. But one thing is missing. They're not actually asking you

1:26.3

out. You start wondering, are they just shy?

1:29.7

Are they waiting for the right moment?

1:31.5

Do they even want to meet me?

1:33.4

Here is the hard truth.

1:35.5

A lot of people text just to feel connected.

1:39.5

They enjoy the momentary validation,

1:41.8

but they don't necessarily want anything more. What they really want

1:45.8

is your attention, not your love. So that's the first big question we have to ask ourselves at this

1:52.9

stage. Does this person want my attention or my love? Because if all they're doing is reaching

1:58.8

for your time and energy, but not taking any

2:01.5

actual steps towards real connection, you're being kept warm. You are not being pursued.

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