The psychology of the ick and what it says about you
The ick in dating. That sudden, full-body recoil where someone does something completely normal and you just shut down. 64% of people have experienced it, and a quarter ended the relationship because of it. But is the ick a red flag, or is it fear of intimacy disguised as disgust? Therapist Marie Vakakis unpacks the psychology of the ick, what it reveals about your attachment style, and asks: are we being too picky, or are we terrified of being truly seen? This episode covers: • What the ick actually is and why it happens • Red flags vs superficial triggers • How shame, projection and avoidant attachment drive the ick • Are we being too picky in dating? • What to do when the ick shows up Show notes and more at marievakakis.com.au Got a question for the podcast? Email it to askmarie@marievakakis.com.au
Third week of May 2026
The cute and fun Finding Emily, the cute Grogu with epic Mandalorian, talking of epic, Birthright is an Australian Family drama like you’ve never seen before.
