Proof that "the girlfriend effect" is changing your partner
The latest relationship trend might actually make more sense than you realise.
There are a lot of changes that happen when you enter a relationship.
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Not only do the individuals change, but the relationship and the couple as a whole might change as well.
While there is a common trend that women think they can "change" the men they are seeing, this never seems to be the case.
When you are in a relationship, you love your partner for who they are, flaws and all.
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According to a new TikTok theory, there seem to be significant changes to men's appearance without the girlfriend doing anything intentional.
It's been dubbed "the girlfriend effect".
TikTok user @yzelleduran has shared a video, which at the time of publishing has over 3.2-million views, where she explains "the girlfriend effect" in very basic terms.
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She shows viewers a compilation of pictures of her husband before the two of them started dating, followed by a series of videos showing her husband now:
@yzelleduran At least he gave me something to work with 🫶🏼 #glowup #girlfriendeffect ♬ greedy tate mcrae unreleased - babytatie1
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From dishevelled to fashion-forward, "the girlfriend effect" implies that men might try to look more presentable and put-together when they have a significant other.
And it's not just the women showing off.
Another user, @gabesco, documented the effect on him from month to month:
@gabesco Replying to @Jackie boys take this as a sign to listen to her advice #glowup #girlfriendair ♬ original sound - gabesco
While there's nothing wrong with someone wanting to be the best version of themselves for their partner, this is also a reminder that you shouldn't have to change completely.
Just be yourself and the rest will fall into place.
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Main image courtesy of @gabesco and @yzelleduran/TikTok