134. The psychology behind the "ick"

In many ways, sibling rivalry is an integral part of growing up in a multiple-child household – the arguments, the jealousy, the competition. But as we explore in this episode, those sibling dynamics often don’t stop in childhood, but actually following us into our 20s and adulth ...  Afficher plus

There comes a point in all of our lives where we realise we've outgrown who we used to be. Sometimes it happens all at once, due to a breakup, a move, a loss, or a major life change. Other times (most of the time), it's much quieter. As painful as that can feel, it's also one of ...  Afficher plus

You may have been dating a guy that seemed promising, until he said that ONE thing, or you saw ONE behaviour, and it totally turned you off. Or you've been together for 6 months, and your attraction has now turned to repulsion.This is "the ick", and in this episode, Matt, Stephen ...  Afficher plus

What gives? Things were going so well, you felt like you really liked this guy. Why then, seemingly out of nowhere do you now loathe the very way he breathes?

This, friends is the dreaded ick; the sudden irritating or off-putting thing you randomly notice after things ...

This week I answer the question “is it possible to move past ‘the ick’ in my relationship?”

‘The ick’ being moments of being turned off, disgusted, or feeling like something your partner does is cringe-y.

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So you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when someone your date does something that you just can't look past. You think it's about them, but is 'The Ick' actually about you?Brittany is joined by B.A. Parker, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, Corey Antonio Rose, a producer for It ...  Afficher plus