TikTok’s viral ‘first love theory’ is why your boyfriend still scrolls his ex’s social media, relationship expert says [Video]

HAVE you spotted your partner lingering on their ex’s social media?

Women are apparently less likely than men to have the habit as they often process a breakup by venting to their mum or friends.

The First Love Theory has garnered over 98 million posts on TikTok with viral videos discussing the number of heterosexual men “hung up” on their first loves.

Shan Boodram, a sex and relationship expert with Bumble, told Bustle the exciting memory of a first kiss and saying “I love you” causes the feelings for a first love to linger.

The relationship often happens at a young and naive time when both people can focus on having fun together. They are carefree and don’t have stressful responsibilities such as …