Bernard O'Shea: Five things I do that give my wife the ick

From my obsession with parking to breathing (yes)... the following list was proudly produced for you by my wife
'Apparently, someone you fancy can become deeply unattractive to you simply because of the way they chew.' File picture: iStock

'Apparently, someone you fancy can become deeply unattractive to you simply because of the way they chew.' File picture: iStock

WHAT is the ick, and why is it suddenly re-emerging on my Instagram feed?

Well, the second part of that question, I think, could be due to this article that was well-worn and used by several outlets before I threw my lazy eye over it: ‘The psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you,’ by psychologist Rachael Leggett.

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