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The ick: The psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you

Ever felt a sudden wave of cringe toward someone you were into—all because they wore questionable shoes or chewed a bit too loudly? Congratulations, you've caught "the ick."

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Published5 h ago (Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:20:01 GMT)
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