Love etc.

Content note: this episode deals with issues around emotional abuse and may be triggering for some listeners.

Today, we’re telling a story of emotional and psychological abuse.

In the midst of a global pandemic where so many of us are self-isolating at home with our partners, it’s more important than ever we recognise what an unhealthy, abusive relationship looks like. Too, it’s important that we can recognise the signs from afar, to look out for our friends and the people we love to make sure they aren’t trapped or being controlled within the walls of their relationship.

If this episode brings up issues for you - or of you or someone you know is experiencing psychological abuse, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through their online chat.

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Do you worry that you’re not with the right person? Does your mind wander into thoughts that maybe, just maybe, the grass is greener on the other side? There’s a chance you might be falling victim to FOBO.

Today, we’re talking about Fear of Better Options. But what does that actually mean in the context of love and relationships? You're about it find out.

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OH YES, we back for a second season! And what better day to launch that Valentine’s Day?

Whether you’re surrounded by a sea of red roses and novelty chocolates, or you’re feeling lonely and a little bit shit, in this episode, the first of season two, we’re going to discuss it all. On a day like today, the only kinds of stories we hear are love stories, or even friendship stories. But what about other kinds of stories? You know, a story of a woman deep into her twenties who has never felt love, and never experienced sex?

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You’re enough. But how do you truly recognise that?

On today’s episode - the final episode of season one - we explore the radical idea that you don’t actually need... anybody. That you, as a vibrant and vivacious human, are already complete. So, in order to do that, we sat down with Julijana, who learned - far younger than she should have - that sometimes a romantic partner will fail you in ways you never thought possible. But it was through that that she found love elsewhere - in her friends, in her family, in herself.

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Sure, love is overwhelmingly romantic. But what about platonic love? The kind of you reap from the people you surround yourself with? Today, we want to talk about the friendships that bind us and define us - that surround us with more love than perhaps a romantic relationship ever could.

Want to follow Michelle and Zara? They're on Instagram @michelleandrews1 and @zamcdonald.

Sign up to Bumble Australia today, the social networking app where women make the first move.

Love etc. is a production of Shameless Media.