What does it mean to fall in love with an object?

In this episode of The StickyBeak, we explore objectophilia — a rare and often misunderstood orientation where people form deep romantic relationships with objects. From the woman who married the Berlin Wall to a modern-day objectophile in a committed relationship with a roller coaster, this documentary-style episode unpacks love, attachment, psychology, and stigma.

Is it fetish? Is it identity? Or is it something more complex?

A curious, nuanced look at one of the most unusual love stories you’ve never fully understood.

Thank you so much to GaLooping for sharing her experiences.

You can find her on Instagram here: @gigantischpropeller

Listen to her music on Suno here: @galooping1

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🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak will be returning to two episodes a week!

• Wednesdays: Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.
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