Matthew Hussey

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Matthew Hussey
Born (1987-06-19) 19 June 1987 (age 36)
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Dating coach, author
Notable workGet the Guy (2013)
Spouse
Audrey Le Strat
(m. 2023)

Matthew Hussey (born 19 June 1987) is a British life coach, YouTube personality, and writer. He is known for his 2013 book, Get The Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve.

Early life[edit]

Hussey was born in Essex, England on 19 June 1987 to Stephen and Pauline Hussey. He has two brothers.[1]

Career[edit]

Hussey began working as a life coach in his late teens,[2] and in 2008 began working as a dating coach for women aged in their 20s to 60s.[3][4] Initially he was a dating coach for men.[5]

In 2010 he moved to the United States and attracted a following which included actresses Eva Longoria[6] and Tyra Banks.[4]

In 2013 he released a book which became a New York Times bestseller, entitled Get The Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve.[7][8]

He has had a column in Cosmopolitan since 2015[9] and offers "Get the Guy" online tutorials, 7-hour seminars and $4,000 retreats periodically in the UK and the United States.[5][6][4] Seminars include diagnostics, gendered advice on how to approach, and lines and text messages tailored to various situations.[5][4] The $10,000/hr price tag on his one-on-one coaching has attracted media attention and some controversy.[10][4]

He is a life coach and YouTube personality.[11]

Hussey's brother Stephen[12] often appears on videos on Hussey's YouTube channel and writes content for Hussey's site.[13]

He hosted the radio show Love Life with Matthew Hussey.[14] He has also made many television appearances, including being the matchmaker on NBC's Ready for Love.[15] He has been the resident love expert on the Today Show.[16][14]

Views[edit]

Hussey encourages women to set their standards, be confident but challenging and have a fulfilled life to attract men.[6] He helps women face the challenges of technology-driven dating.[4] He advises that women approach men by asking for a favour.[17]

Personal life[edit]

In 2018, Hussey was in a relationship with singer Camila Cabello after he met her while on the Today Show. They broke up in 2019.[18]

In 2020, Hussey began a relationship with Audrey Le Strat. While in London, the couple got engaged in February 2022.[19] On 23 October 2023, Hussey and Le Strat married in Sicily.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Matthew Hussey on Instagram: "This is my mum. To the rest of the world she is Pauline. A beautiful, intelligent, caring woman. A sister. A daughter. A friend. A role…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  2. ^ Atik, Nilufer (2 July 2015). "Would you spend £3,000 on a 'love retreat' for dating advice?" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  3. ^ "This Is What One of London's 'Female Pick-Up Artist' Seminars Is Actually Like". 15 May 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e f McMahon, Barbara (8 July 2017). "Why are women paying $10,000 for this man's dating advice?". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  5. ^ a b c "This Is What a 'Female Pickup Artist' Seminar Is Actually Like". Vice. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b c "I spent seven hours in Matthew Hussey's 'Get the Guy' seminar". Metro US. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  7. ^ Hussey, Matthew (2013). Get the Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve. New York, NY: HarperWave. ISBN 978-0062241740.
  8. ^ Cowles, Gregory. "Print & E-Books". New York Times.
  9. ^ "Matthew Hussey". Cosmopolitan.
  10. ^ O'Sullivan, Kyle (3 November 2017). "International love guru blasted for charging £8,000 for 'stating the obvious'". mirror. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  11. ^ Stewart, Victoria (7 September 2009). "How to succeed by Matthew Hussey, success coach". Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  12. ^ "Matthew Hussey". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  13. ^ "Here Are The Top 4 Traits Men Want in Our Dream Woman (#3 Might Surprise You) | Get The Guy". Get The Guy. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  14. ^ a b "Love Life with Matthew Hussey". www.stitcher.com. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  15. ^ "Ready for Love". NBC. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  16. ^ Writer, Shyama Krishna Kumar, Staff (11 February 2018). "Podcast Post: A little dose of laughter and a whole lotta love". GulfNews. Retrieved 20 March 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ "Love guru who charges £8,000 reveals the best way for women to entice a man". Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  18. ^ "Camila Cabello Splits from Relationship Coach Matthew Hussey After More Than 1 Year Together". People. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Notoriously private dating coach Matthew Hussey reveals surprise engagement". News.com.au.
  20. ^ "Audrey Le Strat and Matthew Hussey Danced to "Moon River" at Their Romantic Wedding in Sicily". Over The Moon. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.

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