{"id":28379,"date":"2026-08-05T09:17:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=28379"},"modified":"2026-08-05T09:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:17:24","slug":"the-internet-has-wild-theories-about-a-secret-laptop-that-mysteriously-vanished-from-a-couples-home-and-theyre-all-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=28379","title":{"rendered":"The Internet Has Wild Theories About A Secret Laptop That Mysteriously Vanished From A Couple\u2019s Home And They\u2019re All Wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s no doubt that online forums have time and again guided people through tricky situations and toxic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/relationships\/\" class=\" staff-link\">relationships<\/a>. However, some stories remind us that online advice is not always reliable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recently, a man revealed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BestofRedditorUpdates\/comments\/1vbfxng\/i_25m_found_an_expensive_laptop_among_my_fiancees\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Reddit<\/a> that he had found an extremely expensive laptop hidden deep in his fianc\u00e9e\u2019s closet. When he went to question her about it, the laptop mysteriously disappeared, and his fianc\u00e9e claimed she had no knowledge of its existence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The commenters immediately came up with wild <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/relationships\/couples\/\" class=\" staff-link\">theories<\/a> about the fianc\u00e9e. Some accused her of cheating, while others said she must be leading a secret online double life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the man decided to do a little digging of his own. It wasn\u2019t long before he uncovered the real mystery behind the missing laptop, and found the actual culprit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">A man said he found an expensive laptop hidden in his fianc\u00e9e\u2019s closet<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"curated-lifestyle-9apX8Vuis6k-unsplash\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=curated-lifestyle-9apX8Vuis6k-unsplash.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=curated-lifestyle-9apX8Vuis6k-unsplash\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/curated-lifestyle-9apX8Vuis6k-unsplash.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11017580\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/curated-lifestyle-9apX8Vuis6k-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A man, frustrated and stressed, holds his glasses while looking at his fancy laptop on a cluttered desk.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" title=\"A man, frustrated and stressed, holds his glasses while looking at his fancy laptop on a cluttered desk.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/man-stressed-while-working-on-laptop-9apX8Vuis6k\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Curated Lifestyle \/ Unsplash (not the actual photo)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>When he confronted her, she denied having any knowledge of the laptop<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"1-4.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=1-4.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=1-4.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-4.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017014\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-4.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of text about a man finding an expensive fancy laptop in his fianc\u00e9e's closet and her denial.\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" title=\"Screenshot of text about a man finding an expensive fancy laptop in his fianc\u00e9e's closet and her denial.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2-4.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=2-4.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=2-4.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-4.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017015\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-4.png\" alt=\"Text explaining a man searching his fianc\u00e9e's closet for a shirt, leading to discovery of a fancy laptop.\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" title=\"Text explaining a man searching his fianc\u00e9e's closet for a shirt, leading to discovery of a fancy laptop.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"3-4.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=3-4.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=3-4.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-4.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017016\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-4.png\" alt=\"Text detailing a man's surprise at finding a fancy laptop, given his fianc\u00e9e already owns an iPad, Kindle, and iPhone.\" width=\"700\" height=\"312\" title=\"Text detailing a man's surprise at finding a fancy laptop, given his fianc\u00e9e already owns an iPad, Kindle, and iPhone.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"4-3.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=4-3.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=4-3.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-3.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017017\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-3.png\" alt=\"Text expressing a man's shock at the high value of the fancy laptop he found, noting its nearly new condition.\" width=\"700\" height=\"312\" title=\"Text expressing a man's shock at the high value of the fancy laptop he found, noting its nearly new condition.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"5-2.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=5-2.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=5-2.pn\" 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data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=pexels-timur-weber-8560352\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-timur-weber-8560352.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11017574\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-timur-weber-8560352.jpg\" alt=\"A man and his fianc\u00e9e look away from each other, arms crossed, reflecting the conflict over the fancy laptop.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" title=\"A man and his fianc\u00e9e look away from each other, arms crossed, reflecting the conflict over the fancy laptop.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-couple-with-arms-crossed-8560352\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Timur Weber \/ Pexels (not the actual photo)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"7-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=7-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=7-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017020\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-1.png\" alt=\"Text snippet: man believes his fianc\u00e9e is hiding the fancy laptop as other things are misplaced and no one else has access.\" width=\"700\" height=\"260\" title=\"Text snippet: man believes his fianc\u00e9e is hiding the fancy laptop as other things are misplaced and no one else has access.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"8-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=8-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=8-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017021\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/8-1.png\" alt=\"Text snippet: man feels confused and seeks advice regarding his fianc\u00e9e's dishonesty about the fancy laptop in her closet.\" width=\"700\" height=\"260\" title=\"Text snippet: man feels confused and seeks advice regarding his fianc\u00e9e's dishonesty about the fancy laptop in her closet.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BestofRedditorUpdates\/comments\/1vbfxng\/i_25m_found_an_expensive_laptop_among_my_fiancees\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">u\/throwRAconfuseda<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Trust is much more than just staying faithful to your partner<\/h3>\n<p>At its core, trust means knowing you can rely on someone to keep their word. It is the solid foundation that makes cooperation possible in every area of life.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential not only for romantic partners but also for close friends, strangers, and society as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jneurosci.org\/content\/35\/21\/8170\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">study<\/a> published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that humans are hardwired to trust each other. When scientists looked closely at what happens inside our heads, they found that trusting a friend instantly lights up the same brain areas linked to joy and decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/neuron\/fulltext\/S0896-6273(08)00327-9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">study<\/a> found that when trust is broken, it triggers immediate activity in the amygdala and anterior insula \u2014 the brain\u2019s threat and pain centers. This shift releases stress hormones like cortisol and instantly puts the brain on high alert. It treats broken trust as a physical threat to survival.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTrust is everything. Without it, you don\u2019t have a relationship. You can have love, but you won\u2019t feel safe. And without safety, passion starts to die. When trust is broken, whether through betrayal, secrecy, conflict or even just emotional withdrawal, it leaves a wound that takes time to heal,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/authority-magazine\/therapist-shan-merchant-on-five-keys-to-happy-lasting-marriages-d865d99e1d4e\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">says<\/a> Shan Merchant, a therapist and relationship coach.<\/p>\n<p>The brain\u2019s severe threat response to broken trust explains why finding a secret, high-ticket item can instantly set off alarm bells. It isn\u2019t just about an expensive device \u2014 it feels like a breach of shared goals.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, keeping money secrets can damage a relationship just as deeply as physical betrayal.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/credit-cards\/news\/financial-infidelity-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">study<\/a> by Bankrate found that 43% of adults consider keeping major financial secrets or hidden purchases from a partner to be just as bad as physical cheating.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/credit-cards\/news\/financial-infidelity-survey\/#boomers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rhonda<\/a> Noordyk, a certified divorce financial analyst and CEO of The Women\u2019s Financial Wellness Center, says this is due to the \u201ctrust factor.\u201d She believes the moment someone discovers a financial secret, the foundation cracks. They naturally start second-guessing their partner\u2019s honesty in every other corner of the relationship.<\/p>\n<p>In relationships where couples are actively saving for a major milestone (like buying a house, as in the author\u2019s story), unexpected luxury items can be seen as direct sabotage of their shared future.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing to assume good intent can sometimes save a relationship<\/h3>\n<p>It isn\u2019t about ignoring red flags or letting bad behavior slide. It simply means making trust your default setting instead of starting with suspicion.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, our brains are wired for rapid threat detection. It is a crucial survival trait from an evolutionary standpoint. In modern relationships, however, this hyper-vigilance often backfires. A partner\u2019s sharp tone isn\u2019t a life-threatening predator, yet our nervous system frequently reacts as if it were.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, a single unexplained laptop isn\u2019t always proof of a secret double life or infidelity.<\/p>\n<p>When you leap to extreme conclusions, you trigger what psychologists call confirmation bias. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2404292\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Research<\/a> on marital conflict shows that distressed partners are more likely to interpret ambiguous or innocent mistakes as intentional or blameworthy. These negative attributions can trigger cycles of criticism and defensiveness. It can also make it harder for couples to address the real issue together.<\/p>\n<p>But direct communication can break this destructive cycle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3694451\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Researchers<\/a> studying conflict in close relationships found that how partners explain each other\u2019s behavior to themselves \u2014 assuming good intent versus bad \u2014 shapes how conflicts play out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTrust is built when there\u2019s a positive perspective \u2014 that, despite the flaws, disagreements, and differences, it\u2019s a good relationship and that each partner is there for each other. Those fights about nothing won\u2019t happen as often when partners can really open up about their needs, concerns, and dreams,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottman.com\/blog\/one-thing-couples-fight-about\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">says<\/a> Dr. John Gottman, an American psychologist and professor at the University of Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Turning to strangers online can sometimes be surprisingly helpful, but not always in a straightforward way.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, writing your thoughts down can clear your head, and hearing different perspectives might force you to think more clearly. Meanwhile, seeing the most absurd theories typed out in black and white might even help you realize just how ridiculous your worst fears really are.<\/p>\n<p>But at the end of the day, strangers don\u2019t live your life. It is always up to you to do your own research before letting the internet decide the fate of your relationship.<\/p>\n<h3>The man gave some more info in response to the comments<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>People in the comments section came up with a lot of wild theories<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The man did some digging and came back with an update a week later<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"10-2.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=10-2.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=10-2.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-2.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017287\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-2.png\" alt=\"The image shows an update stating that theories about the man's fianc\u00e9e and a fancy laptop were incorrect.\" width=\"700\" height=\"389\" title=\"The image shows an update stating that theories about the man's fianc\u00e9e and a fancy laptop were incorrect.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"11-2.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=11-2.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=11-2.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-2.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017288\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-2.png\" alt=\"The image explains that the fianc\u00e9e's brother bought the fancy laptop using stimulus checks.\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" title=\"The image explains that the fianc\u00e9e's brother bought the fancy laptop using stimulus checks.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"valery-tenevoy-8vedTekYSIQ-unsplash\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=valery-tenevoy-8vedTekYSIQ-unsplash.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=valery-tenevoy-8vedTekYSIQ-unsplash\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valery-tenevoy-8vedTekYSIQ-unsplash.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11017591\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/valery-tenevoy-8vedTekYSIQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A man looks at the camera, while internet creates crazy theories about his fianc\u00e9e's laptop.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" title=\"A man looks at the camera, while internet creates crazy theories about his fianc\u00e9e's laptop.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/boy-in-red-and-black-striped-crew-neck-sweater-8vedTekYSIQ\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Valery Tenevoy \/ Unsplash (not the actual photo)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"12-2.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=12-2.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=12-2.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12-2.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017289\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12-2.png\" alt=\"The image describes how the brother hid the fancy laptop in the fianc\u00e9e's closet.\" width=\"700\" height=\"416\" title=\"The image describes how the brother hid the fancy laptop in the fianc\u00e9e's closet.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"13-2.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=13-2.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=13-2.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13-2.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017290\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13-2.png\" alt=\"The image explains how the man's friend reacted when told about the found fancy laptop.\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" title=\"The image explains how the man's friend reacted when told about the found fancy laptop.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"14-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=14-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=14-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017291\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/14-1.png\" alt=\"The text describes a man finding his fianc\u00e9e's fancy laptop in her closet, leading to internet theories about it.\" width=\"700\" height=\"416\" title=\"The text describes a man finding his fianc\u00e9e's fancy laptop in her closet, leading to internet theories about it.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"15-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=15-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=15-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017292\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/15-1.png\" alt=\"The text reveals the truth behind the fianc\u00e9e's fancy laptop; it was her brother.\" width=\"700\" height=\"312\" title=\"The text reveals the truth behind the fianc\u00e9e's fancy laptop; it was her brother.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"pexels-august-de-richelieu-8366752\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=pexels-august-de-richelieu-8366752.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=pexels-august-de-richelieu-8366752\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-august-de-richelieu-8366752.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11017566\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-august-de-richelieu-8366752.jpg\" alt=\"A man and his fianc\u00e9e sitting and talking, discussing the fancy laptop in her closet and internet theories.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" title=\"A man and his fianc\u00e9e sitting and talking, discussing the fancy laptop in her closet and internet theories.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/couple-sitting-om-bed-8366752\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">August de Richelieu \/ Pexels (not the actual photo)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"16-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=16-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=16-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017293\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/16-1.png\" alt=\"The text expresses frustration over internet theories regarding the fianc\u00e9e's fancy laptop in her closet.\" width=\"700\" height=\"312\" title=\"The text expresses frustration over internet theories regarding the fianc\u00e9e's fancy laptop in her closet.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"17-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=17-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=17-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017295\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17-1.png\" alt=\"The text confirms the fianc\u00e9e's brother bought the fancy laptop, dispelling internet theories.\" width=\"700\" height=\"312\" title=\"The text confirms the fianc\u00e9e's brother bought the fancy laptop, dispelling internet theories.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"18-1.pn\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?image_id=18-1.png\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Internet Creates Crazy Theories Why Man\u2019s Fianc\u00e9e Has A Fancy Laptop In Her Closet, None Of Them Are Right\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fiances-secret-laptop\/?media_id=18-1.pn\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18-1.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11017296\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/18-1.png\" alt=\"The Internet has crazy theories about a man\u2019s fianc\u00e9e and her fancy laptop, none of them are right.\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" title=\"The Internet has crazy theories about a man\u2019s fianc\u00e9e and her fancy laptop, none of them are right.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BestofRedditorUpdates\/comments\/1vbfxng\/i_25m_found_an_expensive_laptop_among_my_fiancees\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">u\/throwRAconfuseda<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Here\u2019s how the internet reacted once the mystery was solved<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span 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