How can I avoid falling victim to roaching?

Mar 27, 2026 5 min

About this episode

You've been seeing someone for a few weeks now. The romantic dinners, cozy nights at each other's places, and sweet morning or evening texts have been giving you those butterfly feelings. It's shaping up to be the start of something beautiful. But then, out of the blue, your date drops a bomb during a conversation, mentioning a Tinder match or a date with someone else in town. It catches you off guard, and you realise you've fallen prey to what's known as roaching. So, what's the deal? Why the reference to cockroaches? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do our bellies get fatter as we get older?⁠ ⁠What is the butterfly effect and how does it affect our lives?⁠ ⁠Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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