New GF-BF loyalty check trend by pouring hot tea on hands goes viral

In the age of social media trends and viral challenges, a new phenomenon aimed at testing loyalty between girlfriends and boyfriends has taken the internet by storm. Referred to online as a ‘loyalty check’, the trend involves couples using various methods—by pouring hot tea on each other’s hands—to test whether their partner remains faithful.

As per the trend, couples have to hold their hands, like a handshake, and then pour hot boiling tea on each other’s hands. They have to continue to hold each other’s hands until the tea is over in the cup. If anyone pulls out his/her hand, then the loyalty test will be a failure.

अब एक नया TRENDING चल रहा है GF और BF के बीच LOYALTY चेक करने के लिए

आपको क्या ये चेक करने का तरीका अच्छा लगा 🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/1ZwTNXZlxa

— Subhajit Das (@SantaniSubhajiT) January 7, 2026

Viral Across Platforms

The trend has gained significant traction and gone viral across platforms such as Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and X, with videos showing reactions ranging from laughter and relief to shock and heartbreak. While some participants view the trend as harmless fun or a way to reaffirm trust, others have raised serious concerns about emotional manipulation and invasion of privacy.

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Some users stated that trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and deliberately placing a partner in a deceptive situation may lead to misunderstanding, resentment, or long-term emotional damage.

Loyalty Checks 

On the other hand, some young users argue that the trend reflects modern dating realities, where infidelity fears are common due to increased digital interactions. They believe loyalty checks help reveal red flags early in a relationship.

“It’s better to know the truth sooner rather than later,” said a college student who participated in the trend.