Aussie women share the unusual ‘icks’ they have got after they started dating their partner

An Australian woman has polled a group of ladies to uncover what gave them ‘the ick’ on the last date they had, with very surprising results. 

Winnie, who blogs under the username Winnie Blues on Instagram, asked her 36,000 followers what their ‘oddly specific’ ick was. 

‘The ick’ is when attraction to a current or potential partner suddenly changes to a feeling of disgust because the individual did something either disturbing or annoying.

‘The ick’ is when attraction to a current or potential partner suddenly changes to a feeling of disgust because the individual did something either disturbing or annoying

Some of the examples given by Winnie’s fans were so niche and peculiar they garnered laughter from those that read them.

‘I can’t look at my partner when he’s showering. He looks pathetic,’ one woman wrote.

‘When a guy runs towards a bird and it doesn’t fly away,’ said another. 

‘Sweaty and shined bald head,’ added a third.

There were problems with men using umbrellas, calling into a radio station just to have a chat, the thought of a man being locked out of his house and when they get a telemarketing call and have to say they aren’t interested

‘I tried so hard not to laugh in the Uber on the way home reading these,’ one man replied to the thread

There were problems with men using umbrellas, calling into a radio station just to have a chat, the thought of a man being locked out of his house and when they get a telemarketing call and have to say they aren’t interested.

Another woman argued that seeing someone run for a bus gave her the ‘ick’ in a more general way, which was met with rapid approval.

Sleeveless puffer jackets, dark blue bedroom sheets, people who preach about saunas and men sitting cross legged on the floor also made the cut.

‘I tried so hard not to laugh in the Uber on the way home reading these,’ one man replied to the thread.

‘I will never forget the bird chasing one,’ said another.

A third said: ‘Absolutely get the telemarketing thing. Like grow a pair and hang up’.

Experts from Bondi psychology practice Mind Matters weighed in on the infamous deal breaker previously, which is best described as a sudden but irreversible feeling of disgust towards a romantic interest that leads you to end the relationship

Experts from Bondi psychology practice Mind Matters weighed in on the infamous deal breaker previously, which is best described as a sudden but irreversible feeling of disgust towards a romantic interest that leads you to end the relationship.

Typically triggered in an instant after witnessing some kind of turn-off behaviour, ‘the ick’ flips physical attraction to revulsion with an obnoxious laugh, a crude remark or off-putting eating.

But psychologists say the phenomenon is often a self-defence mechanism to protect against rejection, fear of intimacy or commitment, and relationship failure.

‘Most of us want to feel safe with a partner, to trust them, have open communication and share interests.’ the post says.

‘However, if an unexpected behaviour is suddenly turning you off, ask yourself what might be happening for you?’

Relationship counsellors explain that attraction is a ‘flip flop phenomenon’, where something that attracts you to someone today can be the very thing that repulses you tomorrow.

Traits take on different meanings as a partnership progresses in that people who you initially find to be fun and carefree can often turn out to be irresponsible and reckless in more important situations.

But experts warn sudden reactions of disgust like ‘the ick’ that appear ‘out of the blue’ often have explanations that run deeper.

Certain behaviours may trigger a long-term unresolved issue for you or reflect a challenge in your life that is causing you subconscious stress. 

If you find yourself suddenly getting ‘the ick’ on a regular basis, psychologists say it’s best to stop and ask yourself if you are protecting yourself against an apparent red flag.

‘”The ick” isn’t always triggered by tiny things, it could be red flag behaviours like being rude to waitstaff or constantly talking over you,’ the post explains.

‘Or are we getting “the ick” because we’re engaging in self-sabotage, and in turn, undermining our chances of a successful intimate engagement?’