POV: My husband tried to tear me down because I "got fat" after having our kids !!

@redflagmaya

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Why it worked

The video taps into relatable relationship struggles and body image issues, using a confrontational and empowering tone. The reveal of the 'cheater' app adds a dramatic and attention-grabbing element, making it highly shareable.

Summary

The creator confronts her husband who has been tearing her down for gaining weight after having children. She asserts her self-love and dismisses his criticisms, highlighting that she has lost weight and he is being a 'dick'. The video implies his behavior is a reason for her potential infidelity, referencing a dating app called Cheaterbuster.

Structure

1Creator expresses frustration with husband's criticism of her weight gain.
2She asserts her self-worth and dismisses his comments.
3She mentions losing weight and implies his behavior is a reason for potential infidelity.
4A dating app for catching cheaters is shown on screen.

Product placement

Cheaterbuster (ACTS - it is an app/website that identifies cheaters, and its URL is displayed and mentioned. Removing it would change the video's focus and purpose.)

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POV: My husband tried to tear me down because I "got fat" after having our kids !!

Original caption

Boy. Get outta my face! #husband #cheater #toxic #relationships #cheating

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Transcript

I want to play with me right now? Get the fuck out of my face. I'm not eating chicken and rice. And you know what? You're not eating any of this. This is what me and the kids are eating. You can go get whatever the fuck you want or make your own food when I'm done. I'm not gonna cook for you. How about you eat one of these bananas? Rick, you can't be serious right now. You don't need to be the beef. Just eat. Eat the fucking bananas. What? All these snacks we have on the counter for the kids' lunches. I don't even eat them. Why? Why are you being such a dick? If I hate the way that I look so much, may our lives easier and get out. You don't have to be so rude. Oh my god. Have you put two and two together yet? Like that might be the reason why I'm cheating? Then leave. Like fucking leave. I love myself right now. Like I said, I've lost 40 pounds this year alone. Where? Obviously I need to lose another like 200 and 60. The fuck. Are you done tearing me down now? I'll have to get some kind of like construction equipment to tear me down. You want to play with me right now? Get the fuck out of my face.