Everyone Has An Ex

At 27, Cassie was ready for a little more adventure, excitement and romance. Fresh out of an eight-year relationship, she was embracing single life when a handsome American named Tom appeared on Tinder. Charming, attentive and incredibly generous, Tom swept her off her feet with extravagant dates, romantic gestures and promises of a future together. It was everything she'd been looking for—a...

Anna was just 18 when she met Jason, and what followed was the kind of love story most people only dream of. From whirlwind adventures around the world to building a beautiful family together, life was pretty close to perfect. But as we all know, life doesn't always go according to plan. What follows is an extraordinary story of love, unimaginable heartbreak, second chances and the courage to star...

Sarah and Jack's love story wasn't filled with grand gestures or dramatic declarations. It was simple, easy and everything she'd ever wanted. After 11 years together, a beautiful wedding, a dream home and two gorgeous children, life was pretty close to perfect. But navigating motherhood with a newborn and a toddler was taking its toll. Looking for something just for herself, Sarah joined a local g...

Michelle was 23 when she packed up her life in New York City and moved to Sydney, where a chance encounter on the streets of Bondi led her straight into the arms of Finn. Their whirlwind romance had all the makings of a fairytale. But when her visa expired, they were forced to navigate a long-distance relationship that ultimately ended in heartbreak. Convinced Finn was her soulmate and the one who...

After a painful divorce, Jess wasn’t looking for love—but she still believed her silver fox was out there. And then she met Simon. He was charming, successful and seemingly very wealthy. He adored her, embraced her daughters and offered the kind of love and security she’d been missing for years. Before long, they’d built a life and blended family together.     But...

Season 10 of Everyone Has An Ex launches October 7, and we need your help with a very special episode: Everyone Has An Ex... In-Law. Did meddling in-laws, crossed boundaries, family feuds, wedding drama or one too many passive-aggressive comments contribute to the end of your relationship? Maybe your partner always chose their family over you—or their family made it their mission to drive yo...

Rachael and Deborah weren't just sisters—they were best friends. With a 14-year age gap, Deborah helped raise her little sister, becoming her safe place, confidante and one of the most important people in her life. But as Rachael grew up and started building a life and family of her own, their once-unbreakable bond began to change. Then, without a conversation, an explanation or even a prope...

Chloe and Jess became instant best friends at sixteen. For the next decade, theirs was the kind of friendship filled with inside jokes, big nights, fierce loyalty and complete honesty. But over the years, that honesty started to hurt. Criticism became harder to brush off, boundaries became harder to maintain, and Chloe began questioning whether the person who knew her best actually liked her at al...

Lola and Sandra were an unlikely pair. Twenty years apart in age, they went from workmates to best friends—bonding over dark humour, Friday wines, dating disasters and eventually, one of the hardest periods of Lola's life. When Lola was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sandra became her rock. But as Lola fought for her life and slowly began rebuilding it, something in their friendship started t...

Can men and women really be just friends? Amanda always thought the answer was yes. She and Dave were inseparable. Gym buddies, concert buddies, each other's biggest cheerleaders, and the kind of best friends everyone hoped to have. But after Amanda's long-term relationship came to an end, one unforgettable weekend away changed everything. Sometimes the person who's always been there for you... ha...

Sarah and Laura were the kind of best friends who did everything together. They fell in love around the same time and shared every chapter of adulthood—every milestone, every heartbreak, every secret. But when Sarah's long-term relationship came to an end, she never imagined she'd lose more than just her partner. The best friend she thought would help her through it... disappeared. Eight yea...

Did you have a best friend who was once your whole world… until they weren't? The friend you spoke to every day. The one who knew your secrets, your family, your dreams, and every version of you. The person you thought would be standing beside you for the rest of your life. Then something happened. Maybe there was a betrayal. Maybe you drifted apart. Maybe the friendship ended in a single m...

TW: This episode discusses domestic violence, drug use and other explicit content, and is strictly for over 18s. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below.  We all have a type. Tall, dark, blonde, tradies, “the nice guy”—the list goes on. But Tessa’s type didn’t fit neatly into any of those boxes. Hers came with a certain edge&hel...

TW: This episode discusses suicide and won’t be for everyone. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below.  There’s something special about meeting someone later in life. You have a stronger sense of who you are, shaped by everything you’ve been through—the highs, the lows—and you move with a kind of calm confidence that just fits....

Sleep — a time to rest, recover, and reset, allowing you to wake refreshed and ready to face a brand new day. That elusive eight hours we all strive for, filled with dreams that quietly keep us company through the night. But for Cindy, sleep wasn’t a luxury. It was something a little more complicated And while those complications can steal those dreams away - what you don’t expec...

Freedom—there’s nothing quite like it. Especially at the beginning of a new romance, when everything feels light, electric, and full of possibility.  But freedom can easily be taken for granted, overlooked or underappreciated. And like everything - there’s no guarantee it will last forever. And if or when that sense of freedom starts to slip away, the consequences don’...

Power is an interesting thing when it comes to relationships. It can be shared, moved around when life and circumstances change, it can even be kinda hot. But the key to navigating different power dynamics is in balance. So when a relationship starts with the scales very much one way, it can prove near impossible to shift it, and all of a sudden you can find yourself nowhere near the driver’...

There’s nothing quite like the instant connection you feel when you meet someone and just know they could be “your person.” It’s a bond that runs deep—felt emotionally, intellectually, and physically—so powerful that, together, you feel capable that you can conquer anything and everything. But with a connection this strong, it’s easy to overlook a few sign...

What makes a perfect partner? Does the person you meet, catch feelings for and see a life with have to be perfect from the start? Or do you look at potential imperfections and think “I can fix them”? Especially when said imperfections are ones you have dealt with yourself? That’s Jen. She’s what we’d call “a fixer”. The connection she had with Steve was st...

Relationships can be a lot like games — you win some, you lose some, and just when you think you know the rules, they change. There are highs, lows, and the occasional plot twist you don’t see coming.  But the thing about games is when they’re over, you usually get a clean slate — a chance to reset and start again. But sometimes, just when it’s over… that&...

“In sickness and in health.” Words usually reserved for traditional wedding vows — not the beginning of a relationship in your early twenties. But for Lucy and Lars, that was exactly how their story began. The thing about being sick in your twenties is that you carry an unshakable belief that you’ll bounce back. You’re young, after all. But what happens when the illne...

Communication is often touted as the number one maker or breaker of any relationship. And Ava and Aaron had it nailed. So when open communication is the number one thing you’ve always had, what does it do to a relationship when all of a sudden, one party decides to keep something hidden? Literally hidden, under lock and key. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehas...

The wait is almost over — a brand new season of  Everyone Has An Ex  is coming your way. This season, we’re bringing you our most scandalous, wildest, and most heartbreaking stories yet. From wicked twists to wizardry… infidelity to first times… secrets to sabotage… and mind games to mystery illnesses. Nothing is off-limits. We’ll deliver the good,...

Do you have a crazy ex story, a break-up that has caused jaws to fall to the floor or a nightmare dating experience you’d like to share?  If the answer is yes, you need to call the Everyone Has an Ex Hotline and leave us a voice note with your story! Click on the link below, leave your voice note, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode. We can’t wait to hear your sto...

There are some love stories that just tug at the old heart strings. Nothing crazy, nothing dramatic, just old fashioned just boy meets girl, they fall in love, and the rest is history. But the thing with fairytales is we never get the WHOLE story. Is there really such a thing as Happily Ever After … forever? Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex TW: This ep...