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Podcast: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel
Episode: The Ick Factor: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Description: We’ve all been there: you’re dating someone new, the chemistry feels good, and then — out of nowhere — something tiny gives you that sudden ugh feeling. That instant flip has a name: the ick.But is the ick a real warning sign, or just our own fear and pickiness getting in the way? To find out, I’m joined by London-based therapist Matt Hussey, who was recently quoted in Vogue explaining that the ick is “visceral and hard to shake.” Together, we break down why it happens, what it reveals about us, and how to know when to trust...