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Sarah and Jack's love story wasn't filled with grand gestures or dramatic declarations. It was simple, easy and everything she'd ever wanted. After 11 years together, a beautiful wedding, a dream home and two gorgeous children, life was pretty close to perfect. But navigating motherhood with a newborn and a toddler was taking its toll. Looking for something just for herself, Sarah joined a local gym, where she found a new sense of confidence, a supportive community and an unexpected friendship. It seemed like the perfect addition to an already happy life. But sometimes, the smallest changes can have the biggest consequences... Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice mail here. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle was 23 when she packed up her life in New York City and moved to Sydney, where a chance encounter on the streets of Bondi led her straight into the arms of Finn.Their whirlwind romance had all the makings of a fairytale. But when her visa expired, they were forced to navigate a long-distance relationship that ultimately ended in heartbreak.Convinced Finn was her soulmate and the one who got away, Michelle spent years believing the universe would eventually bring them back together.And when she finally got the second chance she'd been manifesting, she discovered that sometimes the universe has a very different plan for your happily-ever-after.Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice mail here.Email: [email protected] us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a painful divorce, Jess wasn’t looking for love—but she still believed her silver fox was out there. And then she met Simon. He was charming, successful and seemingly very wealthy. He adored her, embraced her daughters and offered the kind of love and security she’d been missing for years. Before long, they’d built a life and blended family together.     But when a $100,000 investment failed to come back, the cracks in their seemingly perfect life began to show—and Jess was about to discover that the man she trusted with her heart may have been hiding far more than just the truth about his money. Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice mail here. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachael and Deborah weren't just sisters—they were best friends. With a 14-year age gap, Deborah helped raise her little sister, becoming her safe place, confidante and one of the most important people in her life. But as Rachael grew up and started building a life and family of her own, their once-unbreakable bond began to change. Then, without a conversation, an explanation or even a proper goodbye, Deborah disappeared from her life. Eight years later, Rachael is still trying to understand how someone who once felt like family and a best friend could become a stranger. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe and Jess became instant best friends at sixteen. For the next decade, theirs was the kind of friendship filled with inside jokes, big nights, fierce loyalty and complete honesty. But over the years, that honesty started to hurt. Criticism became harder to brush off, boundaries became harder to maintain, and Chloe began questioning whether the person who knew her best actually liked her at all. After years of forgiving, reconnecting and trying again, Chloe was forced to decide whether some friendships are worth fighting for—or whether sometimes, you have to choose yourself. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lola and Sandra were an unlikely pair. Twenty years apart in age, they went from workmates to best friends—bonding over dark humour, Friday wines, dating disasters and eventually, one of the hardest periods of Lola's life. When Lola was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sandra became her rock. But as Lola fought for her life and slowly began rebuilding it, something in their friendship started to change. She'd been there through the darkest days. But as life finally started getting brighter, the friendship began to change—and the person who'd once been her rock started to feel very different. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can men and women really be just friends? Amanda always thought the answer was yes. She and Dave were inseparable. Gym buddies, concert buddies, each other's biggest cheerleaders, and the kind of best friends everyone hoped to have. But after Amanda's long-term relationship came to an end, one unforgettable weekend away changed everything. Sometimes the person who's always been there for you... has been hoping for something more all along. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura were the kind of best friends who did everything together. They fell in love around the same time and shared every chapter of adulthood—every milestone, every heartbreak, every secret. But when Sarah's long-term relationship came to an end, she never imagined she'd lose more than just her partner. The best friend she thought would help her through it... disappeared. Eight years later, Sarah is still trying to understand how losing her best friend ended up hurting even more than losing the man she loved. Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you have a best friend who was once your whole world… until they weren't? The friend you spoke to every day. The one who knew your secrets, your family, your dreams, and every version of you. The person you thought would be standing beside you for the rest of your life. Then something happened. Maybe there was a betrayal. Maybe you drifted apart. Maybe the friendship ended in a single moment, or maybe it slowly unraveled over years. Whatever the reason, it left a mark. We're looking for stories for our new podcast, Everyone Has An Ex Best Friend—a series about friendship, heartbreak, loyalty, loss, and the people we never expected to lose. If you have a story to share, we'd love to hear from you. Email us [email protected] or send us a voice note here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power is an interesting thing when it comes to relationships. It can be shared, moved around when life and circumstances change, it can even be kinda hot. But the key to navigating different power dynamics is in balance.So when a relationship starts with the scales very much one way, it can prove near impossible to shift it, and all of a sudden you can find yourself nowhere near the driver’s seat, and spinning out of control. 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.

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.