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 strong enough that what others might perceive as red flags, she saw as things they could overcome. Together. No matter what it took.
But the problem with fixers is that they often fail to see what they’re losing in themselves, in trying to help the other person.

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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 &ldquo;I can fix them&rdquo;? Especially when said imperfections are ones you have dealt with yourself?
That&rsquo;s Jen. She&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;d call &ldquo;a fixer&rdquo;. The connection she had with Steve was strong enough that what others might perceive as red flags, she saw as things they could overcome. Together. No matter what it took. But the problem with fixers is that they often fail to see what they&rsquo;re losing in themselves, in trying to help the other person.
Email us: <a href="mailto:everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au">everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au</a>
Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everyonehasanex/?hl=en">@everyonehasanex</a>
Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice message</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

The First Time 

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