ick: Sudden, Inexplicable Dating Dislike

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Is the ick just a lack of attraction?

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The ick is a term which describes the phenomenon of getting a sudden (and at times inexplicable) wave of revulsion, cringe, or dislike for the person you're dating.

The causes of the ick range from the understandable...to the downright niche.

Evolutionary psychologists have extensively studied the role of disgust in relation to human survival.

Stroud says icks have become a "normalised way to justify losing interest" without engaging with the reality of waning attraction.

Avoidant attachment styles can play a role in the ick, says Lovehoney dating expert Annabelle Knight .

If you find yourself on the receiving end of icks, it's important to remember it's not a personal failure.

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