“The Ick Is Keeping You Single” —And Other Dating Theories That Are Secretly Keeping You Single

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First Round's on Me

First Round's On Me

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“The Ick Is Keeping You Single” —And Other Dating Theories That Are Secretly Keeping You Single

First Round's on Me

23 minutes 47 seconds

2 months ago

“The Ick Is Keeping You Single” —And Other Dating Theories That Are Secretly Keeping You Single

Are we finding love or just finding the ick? 👀In this episode of First Rounds On Me (a First Round’s On Me production), we dive into the dating myths and modern theories that are shaking up today’s relationships. From emotional “exit ramps” to the rise of the “wife drought,” we ask the hard questions:Why do people chase the ick instead of leaning into connection?Are women’s expanding options redefining what partnership means?Is being “too available” actually a red flag—or just a sign of maturity?We share real stories, challenge old gender roles, and unpack why healthy love sometimes feels so uncomfortable in a world obsessed with playing games.💬 Drop your biggest “ick” in the comments—we might feature it in a future episode!👉 If you’ve ever blocked someone for saying “yummy”, panicked at a quick text back, or questioned what “wife material” really means in 2025, this one’s for you.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more unfiltered takes on modern dating.Chapters00:00 – Intro & setting the stage00:25 – The “ick” and emotional exit ramps02:20 – Digital vs. physical icks in dating04:00 – Why we look for reasons to check out05:20 – Personal stories of unexpected icks06:20 – Can an ick turn into something endearing?07:20 – The “green flag ick” (when healthy love feels weird)08:40 – Too available or just emotionally mature?11:45 – Playing games vs. genuine connection12:45 – The “wife drought” theory explained14:20 – Are men scared that women have more options?15:25 – Shifting gender roles & rising standards17:00 – The dating age gap: challenges for men & women21:15 – Redefining partnership in modern relationships22:40 – Why men must rise emotionally as women rise financially23:35 – Wrap-up & next episode teaserDownload FROM: https://firstroundsonme.coInstagram: / firstroundsonmeTikTok: / firstroundsonmeappJoe:https://www.instagram.com/firstroundsonjoe/Hannah :https://www.instagram.com/hannah_glasby/Exclusive Offer - Transform Your Dating Life Today!Say goodbye to swiping left and hello to real connections! First Round’s On Me helps you skip the awkward stages and find meaningful matches. Get a FREE month of FROM’s premium subscription—all you have to do is use our code DATING!