What The “Orange Peel Test” Really Says About Your Relationship

Ask This Question To Make Sure Your Relationship Stands The Test of Time ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan. 22, 2024 There’s been a lot of online discussion about eating oranges lately, and it has nothing to do with boosting vitamin C levels. Rather, millions of videos have surfaced of people asking their partners to peel an orange for them, [testing the “orange peel theory” of relationships]( that’s racked up millions of views on TikTok. The test is about gauging how attuned a partner is to your needs. It goes like this: Ask them to peel an orange for you. If they do, this signals an overall willingness to assist you with small tasks. If the orange remains unpeeled, however, they’ll be less likely to support you as the relationship continues. Yes, we rolled our eyes, too. Hard. And we wish we had a camera that captured our faces when we read about couples who have broken up over this. Here’s the thing: The core of the idea — that small, cumulative gestures play a significant part in the success of our relationships — arguably has its base in clinically respected circles of thought. But the orange peel test itself, with its binary, pass-fail worldview isn’t a proper measure of a relationship. It does, however, say something interesting about relationships that’s worth remembering. RELATIONSHIPS [Can Your Relationship Pass The “Orange Peel Test”? Does It Even Matter?]( The test, which has millions of views on TikTok, has led to a lot of chatter about what makes a happy relationship. [The discourse is better than the challenge itself.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Relationship stability and quality is more about consistency of effort rather than periodic gestures. FURTHER READING [What The Viral “Bird Test” Really Says About Your Relationship]( [Ask This Question To Make Sure Your Relationship Stands The Test of Time]( [Do You Know Your “Marriage Language”? Chances Are You Speak One]( TAKE IT EASIER [The Very Real Appeal Of Slow Parenting]( Fewer obligations and more space for unstructured play and family time? This parenting style forces your hand — [and deserves your attention.]( [READ THIS STORY]( KELCE KELSAY Steph Chambers/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images [Jason Kelce Shares A Parenting Struggle That’s All Too Relatable]( [He gets it.]( [READ THIS STORY]( BRING IT IN [Can’t We All Just Hug Each Other?]( I was one of many who were taught, implicitly or not, that men shouldn’t express themselves that way. [I’m slowly learning how to embrace a different path.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DAD BOD Jordi Salas/Getty [How To Motivate Yourself To Workout When You'd Rather Do Anything Else]( These are the techniques professional trainers use to keep themselves — [and their clients — consistent.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITE Cuisinart [4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker]( Even if you only make waffles a few times a year, you deserve a good iron. This is one of our favorites, as it churns out crispy, one-inch-deep waffles with perfect syrup and butter pockets, and its non-stick plates are super simple to clean. Pro tip: Make a savory cornbread waffle the next time you make chili. Or waffle-ize your kids' leftover mac and cheese. $60 [Shop Now]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.