Everyone Has An Ex

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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com Follow up on insta: @everyonehasanex See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com See 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: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know, dear listeners, there was - not that long ago - a time before the internet? Before people met on Tinder or e-harmony, or sliding into each other’s DMs. A time when two people actually met in person before deciding if they wanted to be together! Well it was way back then when Luke met and fell in love, with Lucy. But of course then the internet did come along, bringing new ways to connect, new ways to explore the world and new ways of finding out what’s really going on behind closed doors. Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some couples just have it all, don’t they? The house, the dog, the two beautiful children and an amazing, close friendship group to share it all with. But of course, any relationship has its moments over time. People can become complacent, find themselves bored of the day-to-day, sometimes, one of them may even stray. But a little bump in the road in an otherwise happy and fulfilling life together was something Sally thought she and husband Dave could surely overcome…or so she thought. Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian dream. Your own home, a loving husband and two beautiful children all by the age of 30. That is the dream… right? Well sometimes, even for those who DO dream of exactly that, even when they’ve got it, it still doesn’t feel quite right. This is the story of Kate. Despite having everything she thought she’d ever wanted, she always felt there was something missing. Now of course she eventually found that something. But no one - not Kate, not her husband, nor her family and friends expected that something to be front page news. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec had met the love of her life, her forever guy who was slated as the future father of her children. His only flaw; his “psycho ex”. For 6 years, Bec endured threats, harassment and abuse at the hands of the “psycho ex”. An explosive account of delusion, deception and being blind-sided by the person you love the most. Email us your story: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susie and Todd were newlyweds, deeply in love and in the throes of planning their lives together. But these plans were dramatically cut short when a week after stepping off the plane from their honeymoon, a cruel twist of fate saw Todd lose his life, leaving Susie a widow at 30. A tale of heartbreak and healing when life throws its biggest of curveballs. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falling in love. There is no greater feeling. What starts slowly, suddenly happens all at once...and then bang. You have it. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, all-consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love. Now, we might joke about love being inconvenient, but for Jaimie, that's exactly what it was. A love that was so inconvenient she had to quit her job, move countries, combat racism and defend the man she loved against pre-conceived stereotypes to those closest to her. A clash of cultures that drew two people together yet tore them apart. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you know, you know. How many times have we heard those words in reference to meeting THE ONE, The love of your life, your lobster... or in Kate and Josh’s case, your LOMFL (that's Love Of My F**king Life for those playing at home). But what happens when that impenetrable love bubble is burst by an all-consuming seductress that’s more powerful than love itself? No, it’s not another woman. It’s not even another man. It was something much, much darker. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you remember that feeling of your first love? Being head over heels at such a young age, but you knew this was it. It was real. Your love was even stronger than the famed Montague and Capulet. That was Manni and Rachel. Many of us grow up and grow out of our first loves. But, theirs never changed. Not because they grew together and fell more in love over the years, but because it never got the chance to grow and was forever halted in time. NOTE TO LISTENERS: This episode contains strong adult themes and depicts acts of violence that will not be suitable for all ears. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love in another language. Is there anything more romantic? Being swept off your feet by a foreigner, sexy accent, mysterious background and all. With Hans, Belle had all that and more. But the mystery behind having different backgrounds isn’t always all good. Because when you come from totally different worlds and don’t know the other’s home life, the romance of mystery can quickly turn sour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some relationships are strong on their own. Others are only strengthened when those nearest and dearest refuse to accept it. And that was the case for Chloe and Lucy. Despite the pain they suffered by not being accepted, they always had each other. But sometimes taking away a loved one’s pain, can turn into a full time job and no matter how hard you try and how much you try and fix relationships around you, it’s yours that can suffer the most. NOTE TO LISTENERS: This episode discusses depression and mental health issues. If you or someone you know needs support, please call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love strikes when we least expect it. And when it does, it’s all consuming, you’re living in your own bubble and it really is just like the movies. That’s exactly what it was like for Michelle and James. And much like the movies, in every relationship, there are always tests and challenges before you get to the happy ending. Some are right in front of you and then there’s the ones you never saw coming at all. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know those “no one else understands” relationships? The ones friends and family all say is wrong, but the two people in it just know better. They don’t need anyone else to get it! They’re the ones in it, and they’re happier than ever, no matter what anyone says. That was Marie and Michael. But how often do you hear these relationships end up crashing and burning? Maybe it’s because love is blind. When you’re in it, you simply can’t see the forest for the trees. But eventually, reality always sets in. CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with domestic violence and addiction and won’t be suitable for all listeners. If you or someone you know needs support, please call White Ribbon Australia on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.