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—and more.

But as their whirlwind romance progressed, small cracks began to appear in their seemingly perfect relationship.

What follows is a powerful story about love, trust and the lengths we go to protect the future we've imagined—even when the reality starts to look very different.

TW: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below. 

Support services are available: 
Domestic & Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732
Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Spousal Support: https://www.womenpartners.org.au/about

Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or send us a voice mail. 

Email: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au

Follow us on Instagram: @everyonehasanex

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&mdash;and more.
But as their whirlwind romance progressed, small cracks began to appear in their seemingly perfect relationship.
What follows is a powerful story about love, trust and the lengths we go to protect the future we've imagined&mdash;even when the reality starts to look very different.
TW: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs support, there is a list of services below.&nbsp;
Support services are available:&nbsp; Domestic &amp; Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732 Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Spousal Support: https://www.womenpartners.org.au/about
Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice mail</a>.&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au">everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au</a>
Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everyonehasanex">@everyonehasanex</a>

Exes. We’ve all had one and we’ve all been one. And while breakups can be painful and heart-breaking, a complete surprise or a total relief, there’s always a story to be told. 

This documentary-style series, narrated by Georgia Love, brings you a collection of unconventional stories about relationships past, through the eyes and the hearts of the very people who lived them.

Tales of public humiliation and prison to forbidden love and funerals; we bring you the good, the bad and all the juicy details in between.

Everyone Has An Ex explores the deep intricacies of relationships, the curve-balls life throws at you and overcoming adversity through resilience, honesty and a few glasses of wine.

Submit your story: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Exes. We’ve all had one and we’ve all been one. And while breakups can be painful and heart-breaking, a complete surprise or a total relief, there’s always a story to be told. 
This documentary-style series, narrated by Georgia Love, brings you a collection of unconventional stories about relationships past, through the eyes and the hearts of the very people who lived them.
Tales of public humiliation and prison to forbidden love and funerals; we bring you the good, the bad and all the juicy details in between.
Everyone Has An Ex explores the deep intricacies of relationships, the curve-balls life throws at you and overcoming adversity through resilience, honesty and a few glasses of wine.
Submit your story: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Exes.&amp;nbsp;We’ve all had one and we’ve all been one.&amp;nbsp;And while breakups can be painful and heart-breaking, a complete surprise or a total relief, there’s&amp;nbsp;always a story to be told.&amp;nbsp;This documentary-style series, narrate...

Everyone Has An Ex

Scars And Stripes

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