Orange peel theory continues to spread through social media platforms, encouraging people to test their partners’ will to perform acts of service for them. This trend is simple: it requires a person to ask their partner to peel an orange for them, although they are capable of doing it alone. With that in mind, the tested partner shows whether they are okay and happy with peeling an orange for their significant other as an act of service or they refuse.
Just as many trends and tests in the past, the orange peel theory is viewed as an oversimplification by LatamDate experts. They state that a relationship consists of many layers and each person, as well as a couple, has their preferred ways of showing love. For some people, acts of service is the main way to express affection while others feel more comfortable with others.
According to LatamDate professionals, one test cannot summarize someone’s level or way of loving. Behind each video, people record where they show if their partners “passed” or “failed” the test, there is a whole story that nobody but those two people know. Maybe a partner that accepts to peel an orange is in a good mood at that moment but they don’t do such acts regularly; while there may be a case of a partner refusing to peel an orange for their loved one but they usually show love and affection. While two people know how their relationship is and how appreciated they feel, this test cannot be considered conductive or reliable.
5 Universal Love Languages
The concept of “love languages” was popularized by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” According to Chapman, people express and interpret love in different ways, which he categorizes into five main love languages:
1. Words of Affirmation: This love language involves expressing affection and appreciation through verbal compliments, words of encouragement, praise, and affirmation.
2. Acts of Service: People with this love language feel loved when their partner performs acts of service for them, such as helping with chores, running errands, or doing tasks that make their lives easier.
3. Receiving Gifts: For individuals who have this love language, receiving tangible gifts, no matter how big or small, is a significant way to feel loved and appreciated.
4. Quality Time: This love language focuses on spending meaningful time together, free from distractions, and engaging in activities or conversations that foster connection and intimacy.
5. Physical Touch: Physical affection, such as holding hands, cuddling, hugging, or kissing are the most important factors to make this group of people feel connected to their partner.
Although it can be discussed that many, if not most, people need each one of these ways to feel truly loved, experts say that humans naturally incline more towards two love languages. Sometimes, two people in a relationship prefer different ways of showing affection. One may favor the words of affirmation and gifts, while the other needs acts of service and physical touch. There are many combinations and finding a partner with the same preferences is not an easy task. However, couples can learn about the interests and necessities of one another, which helps them feel loved and show affection in ways pleasant to both. It is a learning but rewarding process.
Oversimplified Tests are Not Healthy
LatamDate experts suggest that testing a love interest with an oversimplified trend and acknowledging the “results” as valuable is not healthy. Only partners know the ongoing story of each relationship. “Good” results don’t have to mean that the partner is generally good and “bad” results cannot categorize the partner that failed the test as bad. In fact, testing a partner in such general ways can be offensive so individuals should be careful not to hurt the feelings of their loved ones by doubting their love or downgrading the status and quality of the relationship by putting it on an overgeneralized test.
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