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URSY.NEWS / The Conversation / 6 Oct 2026

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

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Ever felt a sudden wave of cringe toward someone you were actually into – congratulations, you’ve caught ‘the ick’.

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