Social media is rife with dating trends that often lead many people to test their relationships based on them. The most recent trend is the ‘Orange Peel Theory’, which checks your partner’s commitment based on the act of ‘peeling an orange’ for you. With Valentine’s Day almost here, Mumbaikars and an expert dwell on the viral trend and its implicat
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Key Highlights
- A viral modern dating trend - It involves asking your partner to peel an orange for you
- If they sit through it without complaints - they are in it for the long haul
- The theory applies to non-romantic relationships as well
Being in a relationship may often seem like a bed of roses but it definitely comes with its fair share of thorns. It reminds us how it takes a lot of work, especially in the initial dating phase, if not after marriage to make it work as a couple. So, how do you measure whether your partner is committed to the relationship? Gen-Z believe asking them to peel an orange is the easiest way. But does it really work?