Like a lot of things on socil media, it's taken on a life of its own and become something extreme and heinous.

I kind of like the idea of it though, as it began. But as always, there's context, nuanced, and common sense.

On social media, these tests are clearly set up. You're right, that doesn't work in practicality.

But the idea of testing or evaluating for selfishness is a good one. And the itange peel theory is a good way of explaining that, prior to it going viral and morphing.

You don't have to get a guy to peel an orange or pass that test just because it's trending. Who do you need to prove the quality of your boyfriend to? And why?

But, we also clearly have a problem with young women running afoul of young men who only want relationships to get served. And viceversa.

Did she pickup your dry cleaning for you when your meeting ran late? Did he walk the dog so you could get some extra sleep or while you were sick? Do you have to beg and plead for him/her to do any slight thing for you and do you get punished for asking?

Is he/she in this relationship for free labor, status, and sex (to elevate themselves in other words) or is he/she in this relationship to be a 'we'.

The seed of orange peel theory is to start thinking about that question earnestly and looking for clues to answer it rather than just assuming they have the same reason you do. Thinking "he/she said they loved me, why would anyone say that if it wasn't true?" has led to a lot of regrets for a lot of people.

Good article Red. You made a lot of good and valid points. It's a shame orange peel theory got warped by the viral phenomenon. It's pretty much as you say now.