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Is Orange Peel Theory The Bare Minimum Test Of Your Relationship?

Peeling an orange shows a partner's willingness to go the extra mile and perform small acts of kindness, indicating a strong and supportive relationship. But it shouldn't be used as a definitive test of your relationship's health

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Pavi Vyas
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What Is The Viral TikTok Orange Peel Theory Everyone Is Talking About?

2024 has just begun but a new dating TikTok trend has already taken the Internet by storm. As always, the trend doesn't take you to your "true love" but helps you find out whether your partner truly loves you or not. Yes, through an orange as the name suggests!

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You know how sometimes your partner would bring your favourite flavour of ice cream their way back home without you even asking for it or sometimes would do as little as making a bed for you on your tired days. These little 'acts of service' may seem trivial to many but are the basis of this TikTok trend of 'Orange Peel Theory'. 

The theory, popularised by TikToker @neanotmia, is based on the idea that small acts of service can reveal a lot about a relationship's overall health. The test is simple: offer your partner an unpeeled orange. Do they take the initiative to peel it for you, or do they leave you to tackle it yourself?

What TikTokers Say On The Orange Peel Theory?

TikToker @neanotmia pointed out breaking down the tren's theory as “If someone asks you to peel their orange, you might think, ‘They’re perfectly capable of doing that themselves; that’s not a big deal." Suggesting it is not just about peeling an orange but it is to observe a partner's reaction to asking for a small favour and gauging it later will they be standing with you upon asking for bigger favours. 

Following the suit, many TikTokers plunged into the same experimentation as @annabhamm explaining that the trend is about your partner performing small acts of service (which is one of the five love languages), especially the one that one can do it by themselves. She claimed it reveals the attitude of your partner towards you and the relationship.

Many other TikTokers were trying out the trend with their partners where some hard "pass" it immediately. In other similar videos, many partners had to do more convincing so that their partners would do it, but most videos also ended up in arguments or dispiritedness.

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Proponents Of The Theory Argue That

  • A partner who peels the orange is showing their willingness to go the extra mile and perform small acts of kindness, indicating a strong and supportive relationship.
  • Conversely, a partner who refuses or suggests you peel it yourself might be seen as lacking in initiative or thoughtfulness, potentially hinting at underlying issues in the relationship.

It Is Important To Remember:

  • The Orange Peel Theory is just that - a theory. It's not based on scientific research and shouldn't be taken as gospel truth.
  • One isolated action doesn't define a relationship. Judging the health of your partnership solely on whether your partner peels your orange is a recipe for disaster.
  • Communication and understanding are key. If you have concerns about your relationship, talk to your partner openly and honestly, rather than relying on internet trends for answers.

Ultimately, the Orange Peel Theory can be a thought-provoking conversation starter, but it shouldn't be used as a definitive test of your relationship's health. Open communication and mutual respect are still the cornerstones of any strong bond.

So, should you ditch your partner if they don't peel your orange?

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Absolutely not! The Orange Peel Theory can be a fun conversation starter, but it shouldn't be used as a definitive test of your relationship's health. If you're truly concerned about your partner's behaviour, open communication and mutual respect are always the best course of action.

.Many Indians also reacted to the internet trend giving it a humorous desi twist storming social media apps with memes on the viral orange peel theory test. Here are some hilarious memes that had everyone's funny bones tickling giving another twist to the trend:

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Views expressed by the author are their own

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