The "four year ick" is a feeling that tends to show up in relationships about 1-3 months before hitting the four-year mark. It's that time when one person starts feeling a bit off, but it's often brushed aside or not noticed until it gets louder. Usually, it's the less experienced partner who starts feeling uneasy, maybe acting a bit distant or picking silly fights.
As the fourth-year anniversary approaches and passes, those feelings tend to grow stronger, reaching their peak a few months later. It's a rocky phase where the relationship's vibe can totally change, bringing up all sorts of doubts and issues.
Some couples separate during this time, which can be tough, especially for the one who didn't see it coming. But it's not always the end of the road. Couples who've been together for a while tend to find their way back to each other more often than not. After some time apart, they might realize what they were missing and decide to give it another shot.
However, not everyone makes it back. Sometimes, one person jumps into a rebound relationship, which can make it harder for the other to wait around. And when they finally figure things out, it might be too late.
You can spot this when one person starts pushing for commitments, or when things start feeling routine. It’s common in younger couples, people with anxiety or depression, and people who lack dating experience.
As the fourth-year anniversary approaches and passes, those feelings tend to grow stronger, reaching their peak a few months later. It's a rocky phase where the relationship's vibe can totally change, bringing up all sorts of doubts and issues.
Some couples separate during this time, which can be tough, especially for the one who didn't see it coming. But it's not always the end of the road. Couples who've been together for a while tend to find their way back to each other more often than not. After some time apart, they might realize what they were missing and decide to give it another shot.
However, not everyone makes it back. Sometimes, one person jumps into a rebound relationship, which can make it harder for the other to wait around. And when they finally figure things out, it might be too late.
You can spot this when one person starts pushing for commitments, or when things start feeling routine. It’s common in younger couples, people with anxiety or depression, and people who lack dating experience.
by PineconeGirl April 5, 2024
Get the 4 Year Ickmug. someone:did you see that 13 year old artist on tiktok? they recreated the mona lisa perfectly on this filter where you can only draw with your eye movement
me: life is unfair
me: life is unfair
by hannahlolywhosteesyd October 17, 2023
Get the 13 year old artistmug. A doctorate program that can be completed in online in 3 years during Covid when it should take 6-8 years and the highly questionable folks who are calling themselves 'doctor.'
I had to deal with a fucking 3 year-old pharmacist today questioning my Harvard Psychiatrists orders the patient has been safely on for 10 years.
by Vivvy12345 April 14, 2021
Get the 3 year-oldmug. believe it or not once in 12 years theres a leap year on monday (not including the 100 years leap year rule)
by chargingvindiction4 January 18, 2025
Get the once in 12 yearsmug. Making a new years revolution exactly two months, one week and one day after new years. This can only happen on the ninth of March every year, no earlier and no later.
by seren3d_. March 8, 2025
Get the late new years revolutionmug. Hym "Did I do the man of the year thing? This whole thing is nothing more then a jab at men. You're not a better man than me, Kim and your husband is better at fashion than you. Your success hinges entirely on fucking men and nepotism... Which actually kind of makes you like a man... Wait...No, I'm still better."
by Hym Iam March 22, 2024
Get the Man of the yearmug. by Will Biondo December 1, 2021
Get the Last Yearmug.