The Ick

About this episode

The episode discusses the phenomenon of sudden revulsion in modern dating and reflects on personal experiences and theories behind it.

This week we're discussing the modern dating phenomenon that involved sudden revulsion at someone with whom you had been experiencing a romantic spark. I offer some theories about why it might have more to do with you than you realise. We both remember disappointment at a fancy dress competition, reminisce about the Caroline roadshows of the 80s and, after a strong start, I disappoint again in the lyric quiz. https://www.grahamlandiwellbeing.co.uk/ https://grahamlandi.substack.com/ You can e...

People in this episode

Hosts: Graham Landi, Martin Pankhurst

Topics covered

• modern dating
• romantic spark
• revulsion
• self-reflection
• disappointment
• nostalgia

Keywords

• dating
• revulsion
• romantic relationships
• disappointment
• nostalgia
• lyric quiz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Caroline roadshows

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