Summary
A new trend called "the bird theory" is gaining popularity on social media. It involves people making up a story about seeing a bird to see how interested their partners are in their day. Experts suggest being cautious about using such tests to judge relationship health.
Key Facts
- "The bird theory" is a social media trend where people tell a fictional story about seeing a bird.
- The purpose is to gauge a partner's interest based on their reaction to the story.
- Videos show varying levels of interest from partners responding to the "bird test."
- Dr. Justin Lehmiller from the Kinsey Institute advises caution in using these tests as they might not accurately reflect relationship health.
- Lehmiller notes that repeated testing might strain relationships and reflect more on the tester's insecurities.
- Yung Gravy, a rapper, and Hannah Brown, a former Bachelorette lead, have participated in the trend online.
- Social media often brings up new trends that challenge relationships similarly.
