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Gery Karantzas
Couples therapist and professor of social psychology and relationship science at Deakin University who explains evolutionary and relationship-science perspectives on mate selection and the 'ick'.
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Dec 27, 2025
• 30min
Got the ick? Dating, disgust and evolutionary psychology
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In this fascinating discussion, clinical psychologist Adam Horvath and Professor Gery Karantzas delve into the elusive phenomenon of 'the ick' in dating. They explore how this visceral feeling of disgust can affect mate selection and relationship dynamics. Adam reveals that young women often experience it, tied to evolutionary pressures and personal attachment styles, while Gery highlights how physical traits like clumsiness can trigger it. They also examine the societal impacts of dating apps and the psychological complexities behind this sudden rejection.
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