Everyone Has An Ex

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 got away, Michelle spent years believing the universe would eventually bring them back together.

And when she finally got the second chance she'd been manifesting, she discovered that sometimes the universe has a very different plan for your happily-ever-after.

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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 when a $100,000 investment failed to come back, the cracks in their seemingly perfect life began to show—and Jess was about to discover that the man she trusted with her heart may have been hiding far more than just the truth about his money.

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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 you apart.

If your in-laws played a starring role in turning your happily-ever-after into an ex, we want to hear from you.

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Submissions can remain anonymous and all stories will be handled with care and sensitivity.

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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 proper goodbye, Deborah disappeared from her life.

Eight years later, Rachael is still trying to understand how someone who once felt like family and a best friend could become a stranger.

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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 all.

After years of forgiving, reconnecting and trying again, Chloe was forced to decide whether some friendships are worth fighting for—or whether sometimes, you have to choose yourself.

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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 to change.

She'd been there through the darkest days. But as life finally started getting brighter, the friendship began to change—and the person who'd once been her rock started to feel very different.

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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... has been hoping for something more all along.

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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 years later, Sarah is still trying to understand how losing her best friend ended up hurting even more than losing the man she loved.

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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 moment, or maybe it slowly unraveled over years. Whatever the reason, it left a mark.

We're looking for stories for our new podcast, Everyone Has An Ex Best Friend—a series about friendship, heartbreak, loyalty, loss, and the people we never expected to lose.

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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… the kind of past you don’t always ask too many questions about.

The thing about that kind of attraction? It rarely comes alone. Because with that edge often comes something else—history, habits, and a kind of baggage that doesn’t stay buried for long.

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