About this episode
This episode discusses the complexities and timing of expressing love in relationships.
These are the most feared words for any budding relationship. I Love You. Everyone's advice is always “just say it when you genuinely feel it!” which is great in theory, but hard in practice for so many reasons. In this episode we chat about the ILY timeframe, why you may or may not say it and how it should be said. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
People in this episode
Host: triplej
Topics covered
- relationships
- love
- communication
- emotions
- advice
Keywords
- I Love You
- relationship advice
- emotional communication
- timing
- feelings
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC
Places: Wurundjeri, Kulin nation
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