Watch. Reflect. And sometimes—scroll past.

Many viral “GF/BF” videos are filmed without the other partner’s knowledge. A fight, a vulnerable moment, or a private joke is uploaded for strangers to dissect. Once it’s online, there’s no taking it back. Employers, family, and future partners may see it.

We’ve all seen them. The clip of a boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with a car, only for her to scream “It’s the wrong color.” The grainy security footage of a public meltdown between two teens. The overly produced “prank” where one partner “tests” the other’s loyalty.