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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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Freedom—there’s nothing quite like it. Especially at the beginning of a new romance, when everything feels light, electric, and full of possibility.  But freedom can easily be taken for granted, overlooked or underappreciated. And like everything - there’s no guarantee it will last forever. And if or when that sense of freedom starts to slip away, the consequences don’t always just touch you, but start a ripple effect, affecting everything and everyone around you. 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.

Sleep — a time to rest, recover, and reset, allowing you to wake refreshed and ready to face a brand new day. That elusive eight hours we all strive for, filled with dreams that quietly keep us company through the night. But for Cindy, sleep wasn’t a luxury. It was something a little more complicated And while those complications can steal those dreams away - what you don’t expect is for them to be replaced by nightmares — not the kind you have in your sleep, but the kind that are happening in real life. 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 sexual abuse, pregnancy termination and mental ill health, and won’t be for everyone.Support services are available: Sexual Assault or Domestic & Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Pregnancy Help Australia: https://pregnancyhelpaustralia.org.au/ or call 1300 139 313 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.

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.

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.

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 Stronach See 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 Stronach See 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 Stronach See 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 Stronach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.