The “green line theory” is taking over social media, and now everyone is checking their photos

Por Maried Díaz
22 June, 2026

Have you already gone to look for your couple photos? Because that is exactly what millions of people on TikTok and X are doing thanks to the so-called “green line theory”. 💚

Kanye West

The idea is simple but unsettling: whoever tilts their head more toward the other person would have a greater emotional attachment or interest in the relationship. In contrast, whoever remains more upright would project more control or “power” within the bond. The trend exploded when photos of Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo analyzed with this criterion started circulating, racking up millions of views and splitting opinions in two. ⚽🔥

Antonela Roccuzzo

Body language specialists point out that posture can indeed reflect real levels of comfort and emotional connection between two people, although they warn that a single photo does not tell the whole story. A viral myth with some truth to it, or social media psychology that makes us see what we want to see? Check your photos and draw your own conclusions. 📸👀

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