Everyone Has An Ex

There’s nothing quite like the instant connection you feel when you meet someone and just know they could be “your person.” It’s a bond that runs deep—felt emotionally, intellectually, and physically—so powerful that, together, you feel capable that you can conquer anything and everything. But with a connection this strong, it’s easy to overlook a few signs—to give your person the benefit of the doubt…but that doesn’t mean everyone in your corner will see it the same way. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a perfect partner? Does the person you meet, catch feelings for and see a life with have to be perfect from the start? Or do you look at potential imperfections and think “I can fix them”? Especially when said imperfections are ones you have dealt with yourself? That’s Jen. She’s what we’d call “a fixer”. The connection she had with Steve was strong enough that what others might perceive as red flags, she saw as things they could overcome. Together. No matter what it took.But the problem with fixers is that they often fail to see what they’re losing in themselves, in trying to help the other person. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationships can be a lot like games — you win some, you lose some, and just when you think you know the rules, they change. There are highs, lows, and the occasional plot twist you don’t see coming.  But the thing about games is when they’re over, you usually get a clean slate — a chance to reset and start again. But sometimes, just when it’s over… that’s when the real games begin. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“In sickness and in health.” Words usually reserved for traditional wedding vows — not the beginning of a relationship in your early twenties.But for Lucy and Lars, that was exactly how their story began. The thing about being sick in your twenties is that you carry an unshakable belief that you’ll bounce back. You’re young, after all. But what happens when the illness lingers — an unsolved mystery that slowly takes over your life, your love, and the person you once were? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication is often touted as the number one maker or breaker of any relationship. And Ava and Aaron had it nailed. So when open communication is the number one thing you’ve always had, what does it do to a relationship when all of a sudden, one party decides to keep something hidden? Literally hidden, under lock and key. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice message. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of mental ill health and assault, which may be distressing for some listeners. Support services are available: call 1800 737 732Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is almost over — a brand new season of Everyone Has An Ex is coming your way. This season, we’re bringing you our most scandalous, wildest, and most heartbreaking stories yet. From wicked twists to wizardry… infidelity to first times… secrets to sabotage… and mind games to mystery illnesses. Nothing is off-limits. We’ll deliver the good, the bad, and all the jaw-dropping details in between. Season 8 of Everyone Has An Ex launches Wednesday, March 4. Hit subscribe now so you don’t miss a moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a crazy ex story, a break-up that has caused jaws to fall to the floor or a nightmare dating experience you’d like to share?  If the answer is yes, you need to call the Everyone Has an Ex Hotline and leave us a voice note with your story! Click on the link below, leave your voice note, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode. We can’t wait to hear your stories, because let’s face it, Everyone Has An Ex!  Send us a voice message. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some love stories that just tug at the old heart strings. Nothing crazy, nothing dramatic, just old fashioned just boy meets girl, they fall in love, and the rest is history. But the thing with fairytales is we never get the WHOLE story. Is there really such a thing as Happily Ever After … forever? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex TW: This episode deals with a number of sensitive topics including death and pregnancy issues. Listener discretion is advised. Support Ashleigh:visit her instagram here.visit her website here.visit Yellow Falcon's instagram here. More links to support here. CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Relationship Guy. An elusive, rare breed in this day and age - the guy who loves being someone’s person, who wants and enjoys the simplicity and comfort of being with a partner - no questioning if he likes you, no wondering how long you should wait to text - no drama. And once you’re at this level of comfort, it’s all smooth sailing. He’s The Relationship Guy, after all. Commitment and stability is his whole thing. Or....is it?  Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patterns. They’re what keep us grounded — the familiar rhythms that shape our routines and relationships. When they’re good, they bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home. And honestly, you just can’t get enough of them. But the thing about patterns is — not all of them are good. Some sneak up on you, starting small, barely noticeable at first. Then, before you realise it, they’ve taken hold — and suddenly, your whole life feels like it’s been turned upside down. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Religion. We often talk about the role it plays in a relationship - two people coming from different backgrounds with different beliefs. But when you find the right person, differences in belief systems don’t mean a thing, if you know you want to be together. So when a relationship starts - and progresses - with that being the only difference, you’d never expect it to be something else entirely that blows up your relationship - and ultimately, your life. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex SUPPORT SERVICES: If you or someone you know is struggling witth addiction, the following services are avaiable, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:  Family Drug Support Australia - 1300 368 186 or head to fds.org.auTurning Point - 1800 250 015 or head to turningpoint.org.auSelf Help Addiction Resource Centre (sharc) - 1300 660 068 or head to sharc.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes in life, you might feel like you’re missing a certain something but not be up for the fuss and mess and commitment that a real relationship may bring. Enter the situationship. A bit of fun with a nice person who makes you feel good, no strings attached. But life often has its way of making even them messy. Sometimes it’s because of feelings getting involved. Sometimes it’s because it’s harder to get out of than expected. And sometimes, it’s because it turns out to not be the fun-loving easy-going situation you thought you were getting. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott StronachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First love - remember that? The innocent fun, the inseparability, the rush of emotions, and all those unforgettable firsts. For Suzy and John, that was exactly what it was like. The thing about first love is that one of the “firsts” is the breakup - a rite of passage, but never an easy one. But what happens when you go through two breakups at once? One with your ex, and another with someone you never imagined could…or should.. break your heart. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott StronachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belief systems run deep within us, etched into our nature and reinforced through our upbringing. We are moulded by the adults who surround us, people who, often with the best of intentions, shape our understanding of the world and pass down the lessons of life. But sometimes, the very truths you were raised on harden into lies, and you’re left with no choice but to unlearn them, because your survival, your very sense of self, depends on it. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex TW: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, help is available through 1800RESPECT.org.au or calling 1800 737 732.  CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott StronachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When friendship turns into love, it feels less like a leap and more like coming home. There is risk in crossing that line, but when it works, love born from friendship carries a rare intimacy - and that was the case for Simone and Antony. But when lovers turn into strangers, it’s the most painful and quiet heartbreak of all. That person you knew so intimately, relied on so heavily, was now someone who you didn’t really know at all  Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of pregnancy loss, which may be distressing for some listeners. CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Interviewer: Ailish Delaney Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott StronachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matchmaking: we've all attempted it, and we've all probably been set up before. But when you enlist the help of professionals, they just might deliver exactly what you've been looking for. At least, that's what happened for Liv and Ali. But, dear listener, matchmaking is a game of two halves. How you look on paper is only surface level, and when you scratch that surface, surprises await. Some are good, some are indifferent, and some you never saw coming. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS: Host: Georgia Love Interviewer: Catie Powers Producer: Linda Scott Audio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting fresh. It’s a wonderful, scary and exciting thing. You can leave an old life behind and start discovering a whole new way of living, new experiences, finding new people and finding yourself. But while those new experiences may seem fun and exciting in the beginning, they can take a dark and dangerous turn.  Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, help is available through 1800RESPECT.org.au or calling 1800 737 732.  CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all heard the saying: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. But isn’t that a terrible way to look at life? Because if you go into everything with negativity, you might miss the best thing that could ever happen.But, dear listener, the saying is a saying for a reason. What if sometimes when your gut is telling you this may all be just TOO good… it is?Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving in together. Some do it quickly, some choose to wait a while. For Fiona and Steve, it was the former, wasting no time in creating their own special memories and routines. Plus, it really is the best way to really get to know someone.But even though you share a space, there are always places to hide secrets. Secrets that when found, will have you questioning whether you ever really knew that person at all. Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do, Dear Listener, if you found out something about your partner that changed the very fabric of your relationship, at a point when you felt you were too far in? Would you cut and run, or would you trust the fact you’ve now found out and try to move on? So maybe you do keep moving forward. Maybe you move forward for six years. But through and after it all, it turns out what you’d thought was the issue didn’t even scratch the surface.Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to relationships, there are great relationships, terrible relationships, broken relationships and all those relationships in between. But there’s another kind we don’t talk about that often. Perhaps because it’s not really a relationship? It's the situationship. While not having a title, they can be just as intense, confusing, all consuming and chaotic as something more official. Just ask Amanda. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s often said women have a sixth sense. Our guts are strong and can play a big part in whether we trust someone or not. But a gut instinct isn’t evidence. Can our bodies play tricks on us? We can choose to ignore, to live with the icky feelings or, we can confront them head on? That was the question Claire had to keep asking herself for almost 4 years.  Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not every relationship is perfect. Christ, none are really! But some are far less perfect than others.Unfortunately, though she didn’t really see it at the time, that was the one Alice found herself in. But she loved him. Isn’t that what we so often hear? You let things slide, you ignore the little things in pursuit of more of the great times. But what about when they’re not just little things anymore, but instead something really, really big? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know what they say — if there are question marks or gut feelings early on in a relationship, it’s probably because it’s not the right one. Your match should be someone with who you have no doubts. It should be easy.But sometimes even the best, strongest and happiest relationships can carry secrets. Some small and insignificant in the scheme of things. But others, no matter how hard they’ve been hidden, once out can destroy everything.Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust. It’s the pillar of any relationship — romantic or not. That’s what Indy believes. She also thinks there’s no reason NOT to give it out when you first meet someone.But others would disagree, arguing trust should be earned. That, Indy reckons, is just going into life with a negative attitude and nobody’s got time for that. So what could possibly happen to make someone with her shiny outlook do a complete 180?Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many great loves women can find in their lives. Best friends, sisters, ‘The One’, the one who got away and of course, the gay best friend.It really is a love like no other. And because it’s a friendship, deep and fulfilling but platonic, it doesn’t have the same pressures as a romantic relationship. Nothing could ever come between you, or change what you have. Until, it does.Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you know, you know. That’s what they say. And that can even be true for some who meet us young as 15. That was the case for Amy and Sam. But just because you’ve known someone for more than a decade, shared a life, a home, even a child … can you ever really know anyone?Email us: [email protected] us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money. We work hard for it. It can bring so much joy, especially when shared with loved ones to create long lasting memories, as was the case for Bianca. But there’s a dark side to money. Or more so how it can turn acts of kindness into entrapment and loved ones into vultures. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acceptance. We all crave it and it makes us feel good. But it feels extra special when it comes at a time in need and from someone who you immediately fancy and this was the case when Sacha met Jay. But the thing about acceptance is that when you have it, it’s something you’re scared to lose. Even if what originally felt so good, starts to feel isolating and….off. And what once felt safe, feels very, very scary. SUPPORT If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you can visit www.1800respect.org.au or call 1800RESPECT a confidential information, counselling and support service for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Rainbow Door is a free service for the LGBTIQA+ community, you do not need a referral to use this service. You can visit www.rainbowdoor.org.au/getsupport, call 1800 729 367, text 0480 017 246 or email [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power of the sisterhood. Isn’t it glorious? Female friendships can really be the true, Great Loves of our lives. Lucy certainly felt it with her bestie, Holly. The best thing about a girlfriend? They’re there through everything. The good times and the bad, all the hurt and the heartbreaks. Unless of course, they’re the one who caused them. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott StronachSUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Age differences. Do they really mean anything? You’re only as old as the person you feel, age is but a number, etc etc etc. It doesn’t matter when you’re in love, right? That was the case for Carly. She’ll be the first person to tell you age doesn’t mean a damn thing when you find your One. But whether age is the problem or not, some love stories just don’t end the way we plan. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott StronachSUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heads up: this episode deals with serious themes including domestic violence, coercive control and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. We always hear how great a relationship is when it begins. Why else would it, right? There’s butterflies, late nights staying up talking, a sense of belonging, desire and comfort. Having that one person to plan life with and who’s just desperate to have you around all the time. But what about when that desperation becomes too much and starts looking and feeling more like … control? And then that control becomes worrying .. and scary … and dangerous? If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you can visit www.1800respect.org.au or call 1800RESPECT a confidential information, counselling and support service for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence END BITS: Got a story you want to share? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott StronachSUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online dating. We've all heard a story - good or bad. It’s the way of the world now. You log on, upload your best pics, think of a few witty pickup lines and get swiping. And if you're lucky, you won’t be swiping too long, because the perfect person is right there at the tap of a button - without having to even leave the couch. But how well can you really know someone before you’ve actually met them? How can you trust everything they’re telling you? Where they say they live, what their job is, or their true intentions? END BITS: Got a story you want to share? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott StronachSUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The blindside. A simple term, but it can mean so much. It comes in many forms. There’s of course the good sort, where the unexpected is a welcome, happy surprise. But, it can be a bad thing too. And For Sarah, there were other things she didn’t see coming. That other type of blindside that only other people experience. One that turns a seemingly dreamy life together, into a complete nightmare. END BITS: Got a story you want to share? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott Stronach SUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trick to mastering manifestation is to speak what you seek until you see what you’ve said. And when the universe not only listens, but delivers, it is a truly powerful thing, which was exactly the case, for Jess. But what is more powerful than manifestation at its best, dear listener? It’s that little thing called gut feeling. When everything seems perfect, but your intuition suggests otherwise. Sometimes it’s subtle, but other times it raises an internal alarm that cannot be ignored And a heads up this episode mentions sexual and domestic violence - if you or someone you know needs help you can call 1800 RESPECT the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. END BITS: Got a story you want to share? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott StronachSUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young love. Remember that?! Meeting someone at your part time hospo job where you’re together every night, you start making eyes at each other and one thing leads to another - soon, you’re spending the night at their family home and having dinner with their parents. Well that’s exactly how Emily met Josh. And when you meet so young, it really only goes one of two ways. You either grow up and apart, or you grow together. Like Emily and Josh. After seven years, they knew each other like the back of their own hands and trusted each other implicitly. At not even 30 years old, life was only just beginning. Or was it more a case of it being the beginning of the end? END BITS: Got a story you want to share? Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex CREDITS:Host: Georgia Love Producer: Linda ScottAudio Producer: Scott StronachSUBSCRIBE: Become a Mamamia Subscriber here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello dear listeners. Have you missed us, because we've missed you! The wait is nearly over because next week we are back with the highly anticipated, long-awaited, and much-requested Season 5 of Everyone Has An Ex! Join us as we delve into a fresh array of extraordinary tales about past relationships, love and loss, with twists and turns from the people who experienced it first hand. Our new season offers a tantalizing glimpse into the complexities of life after love, deception, and heartbreak starting Wednesday, September 11th. Do you have a story for us? Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The age of online dating. It certainly has its ups and downs. Sure, it takes away a bit of that face-to-face connection you’d get meeting someone at a bar. But it also means you don’t have to be in the same bar as someone to meet them. There’s a whole world full of options right at your fingertips. And it allowed Sophie to meet Stelios. And it’s a normal way to meet someone. Gone are the days of being concerned about creeps lurking in dark rooms on their keyboards, or embarrassment about connecting with someone through a screen. These days, you know who people are when you speak to them online...don’t you? Follow us on Insta: @everyonehasanex Email us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say love is blind, but do we ever really listen? Because in those first precious moments with a new love, where you’re sharing stories, trading secrets and talking for hours on end, you truly think there’s nothing that will shake that unbreakable bond. And that was the case for Rachel and Ben. But dear listener, no matter how many hours you spend talking, or how many truths be told, can you ever really truly know someone? Because some parts will always remain hidden…sometimes in deep, dark corners….and sometimes, in plain sight, just waiting to be found. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extremely adult themes, dealing with drug use and suicidal ideation and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Email us: [email protected] Follow up on insta: @everyonehasanexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love bombing. We’ve all heard of it. When, right at the start of a relationship, one party bombs the other with so much love, attention and romance, the other just can’t resist. And for Stella, there was even an added layer that it came from her high school sweetheart. But while those seemingly innocent gestures may make you feel warm and sparkly in the beginning, there’s nothing innocent about them at all. That love and attention turns into control and manipulation…and the romance, into gaslighting and abuse. CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with drug use, mental ill health and domestic abuse and may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please call 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732. You can also visit their website at https://1800respect.org.au/ You can also find links to other resources, hotlines and websites at White Ribbon Australia - https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ Follow us on Instagram @everyonehasanex Email us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban Myths. A story or statement that is not true, but is often repeated and believed by many. Some people believe the idea of a soul mate to be one of these urban myths. That there’s one person on this planet meant for each of us. Well according to Steve, this concept was as real as they come. But what about that other urban myth….you know the one where you put a frog in a pot of water and when you gradually heat it, the frog will stay there, not realising it’s getting hot until it boils to death. Small changes that build up to big ones and by that stage, you just don’t know how to get out… Follow us on insta: @everyonehasanex Contact us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America. The land of the free. There’s always been an unofficial rite of passage for single Aussie twenty-somethings to live it up in the country that rom-coms and Sex & The City made oh-so-appealing. But as the age old story goes, isn’t it always the way that when you plan on being single, the universe has other ideas. But the thing about stories is that they can take on many forms. And sometimes, what may start out as a love story, can oh so suddenly, turn into a ghost story. Follow us: @everyonehasanex Contact us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the old saying “when you know, you know”- that when you find your soulmate the love grows steadily and organically, there’s no drama and things are just….easy. Well that was the textbook romance of Ali and Jules. And when you embark on a life together filled with big dreams and endless possibilities, in the back of your mind you always know there will be challenges along the way. Most of those challenges are small and insignificant, but then you get one…just one, that is so cruel and unexpected, your world changes in an instant. Follow us: @everyonehasanex Contact us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A question for you Dear Listeners, Can men and women….just be friends? It’s a debate as old as time. And in any new relationship, a male best friend can be a bone of contention, which was exactly the case for Emily and Ben….when it came to Emily’s best mate, Chris. But isn’t the main argument FOR men and women being friends that if they wanted to be together, they would be? Ben had nothing to worry about. Emily and Chris were just the best of friends. Emily loved Ben and she would never lie to him….would she? CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with coercive control and domestic violence and may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please call 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732. You can also visit their website at https://1800respect.org.au/. You can also find links to other resources, hotlines and websites at White Ribbon Australia - https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/Find-Help/Help-Lines Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex Email us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationships can teach us a lot. Where our bar sits, how we want to be treated, what we’re into and what we’re not. But it’s often when a relationship fails we learn even more. Sam found that out the hard way. So you should be able to take those lessons into the next relationship, learning from past mistakes and being more confident in what you want. Right? But anyone who’s had an ex knows that’s often easier said than done… Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex Email us: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.