December 1st 2024.
When Courtney Quist spoke to her husband Alex, she reassured him that he could trust her and that she wouldn't judge him. She then proceeded to share a secret that she had been keeping to herself for two years.
She brought up a memory from when they had just met and he had helped her move into her apartment. She reminded him that a couple of other guys had also shown up to help her move. But what she revealed next surprised him even more. She confessed that she had been going on dates with those other guys as well at the time.
As she spoke, Courtney couldn't contain her laughter while Alex's jaw hung open in disbelief. But despite the shock, he couldn't get angry because they were participating in a popular TikTok trend called "we listen and we don't judge." In this trend, couples are challenged to confess their secrets to each other without fear of judgement.
Courtney and Alex's video went viral, receiving 17 million views, and it was just one of many videos of the trend circulating online. Another couple, James Foreman and Bella Hill, also participated in the trend, confessing their relationship secrets to each other in front of their Christmas tree. Their video entertained nearly 400,000 viewers.
But not all the confessions were lighthearted. Janie and Dave Ippolito's video prompted some viewers to suggest that the trend should be renamed "we listen and we get divorced." In their video, Dave confessed to avoiding helping with household chores and hiding in the bathroom to escape their chaotic kids, while Janie admitted to faking headaches and lying about running errands.
Despite some negative reactions, most couples managed to keep the trend fun and light-hearted. Nandzi and her partner's video received 9 million views as she admitted to throwing out her partner's pants because she thought they were ugly, and he confessed to eating her leftovers and pretending they had gone bad.
But is this trend actually beneficial for relationships? Relationship coach Gemma Nice believes that it can be a healthy way for couples to confess their secrets without fear of judgement. However, she also warns that it's important for both partners to be fully committed to the trend and to communicate openly and honestly about any hurt or triggers that may arise.
In the end, the "we listen and we don't judge" trend may have its flaws, but it can also be a fun and entertaining way for couples to connect and share their secrets with each other. Just remember to communicate openly and respectfully, and everything should be okay.
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