“I SAW A BIRD TODAY”; THE BIRD THEORY GOES VIRAL

Getting relationship advice from TikTok is always a gamble—but the latest trend, “Bird Theory,” has people hooked. The concept isn’t new, but it’s blowing up again, with Google searches for “bird theory” and “I saw a bird today” hitting record highs.

Here’s how it works: you casually tell your partner, “I saw a bird today,” and sound genuinely excited about it. Their reaction supposedly reveals how much they care about you and the things that matter to you—even when they seem trivial.

If they match your enthusiasm and ask questions like, “What kind of bird?” that’s a sign they’re attentive and emotionally invested. But if they barely respond? TikTok says that’s a red flag.

Most people testing it out are women trying it on their boyfriends—and the real challenge comes when he’s distracted, like watching the World Series or playing video games.

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