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Baby, this is Keke Palmer

The One Might Be a 4, Not a 10 with Dating Expert Matthew Hussey

Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Wondery

Society & Culture, Comedy

4.71.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Relationships can feel so confusing these days that it’s like—what even IS love anymore? Is “the one” a real thing, or are we setting ourselves up for heartbreak by chasing a myth? And why do we keep falling for the wrong people? Today, renowned dating expert Matthew Hussey is here to untangle these mysteries and more. Get ready for some tough-love truths about desire, paired with tender insights on vulnerability and communication. Plus, Matthew dives into the love philosophies of Steve Harvey, Esther Perel, and Jacques Lacan in a classic game of “Here For It or Nah.” Spoiler: You’re about to rethink everything you thought you knew about love!

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0:00.0

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0:04.1

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0:09.3

at guest favorites. Take it from me, some trips are better in an Airbnb.

0:14.0

Now, let's start the show.

0:20.5

Hey, it's your girl Kiki Palmer.

0:22.4

And today we are diving deep into the world of love and dating with someone who knows all the tips and tricks to help you level up your relationship game.

0:30.5

He's a dating expert, confidence coach, and author, and someone who's been guiding people through the crazy maze of modern romance.

0:37.7

Matthew Hussey is joining me today to break down whether the idea of the one is really all

0:42.6

it's cracked up to be.

0:43.7

Is it helpful or are we setting ourselves up for failure?

0:46.5

You're about to find out.

0:47.7

So get comfy because baby, this is Kiki Palmer.

0:51.7

No matter what we're doing in the car, just chilling, popo, MS, music, sit back and listen. Life, love, sex, science, covering it all, especially the backers money always involved. No matter what it is, we're going to make it make sense. Nothing else will do but kick it with the homies and key. So grab you a drink and a snack you enjoy and get into the vibe that only one this is you know it's your girl baby this this is this is kicky baby this is kicky poma yeah I am so excited to have this man here

1:23.1

today we go back all the way back to gMA yes he's he's a renowned dating expert, a confidence coach, bestselling author, and he's known for giving real actionable advice that helps people navigate the ups and downs of modern relationships.

1:36.7

His latest book is called Love Life, How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily, No Matter what, it's Matthew Hussey. Welcome to the show. Hello, Kiki. It's good to see it again. You look at as good as ever. You too. Thank you. It's so much fun to be here. It's been years. I know, but you know, just to see how you've continued to grow is amazing. I'm so happy to talk to you today because there's one thing anybody knows I love talking about is relationships. I don't know who doesn't.

2:01.6

But let's start with this book.

2:03.8

How do you feel about it being in the world and what inspired you to write it this time?

2:08.6

Oh, man.

2:09.4

I think what I've dealt with over 17 years of working with people in their love lives, because

2:15.1

for anyone who doesn't know me to kind of almost frame up,

2:18.9

I've been helping people find love for 17 years. And it has been a really long journey and a lot

2:26.6

has changed in my mindset in terms of what I think are the most important things to cover when I'm

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