The so-called "Chair Theory" has been trending on social media as a way of testing whether your significant other or friends ...

The idea first went viral two years ago but has recently resurfaced on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The concept is simple: Point out something mundane to your partner, like spotting a bird, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. If you’ve been confused about all the sudden fuss surrounding “bird theory” on ...

There’s a viral trend going around on social media where people film themselves telling their partners “I saw a bird today” to see what kind of response it garners. If their partner leans in and asks ...

One of the latest relationship tests to go viral is the “bird theory,” racking up millions of views on social media. It’s based on a theory developed by couples researcher John Gottman about the ...