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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sarah Sloat

Is your relationship solid – or sinking? The bird theory thinks it knows

illustration of two people sitting outside around nature
By providing language for what some people are feeling, trends like the bird theory can validate experiences, says psychotherapist Landis Bejar. Photograph: Nicolas Lancret

What would you say if your partner told you they saw a bird today? Would you mumble noncommittally, or ask a follow-up question?

You might be surprised to know that thousands of people on TikTok and Instagram would judge you if you chose the former.

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