A viral video showing a former couple speaking candidly about infidelity in their relationship is currently giving the internet all of the feels. The video was created for website The Scene, part of Conde Naste Entertainment which makes video content for publishers such as Buzzfeed, Vogue and The Onion. It shows a woman called Kourtney Jorge and Leonard facing each other and Jorge asking Leonard why he cheated on her, and for how long and how many times, and why he stomped all over her heart.
Like the time she asks him how many times he cheated on her and Leonard replies, "I don't know...I wasn't counting." Oof.
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'Hurtbae' has outraged the internet
The social web is in uproar over this video of infidelity and unearned forgiveness.
It is, of course, heartbreaking. Especially for anybody who has ever been cheated on by their partner and wondered why.
And it's inspired the internet to rally behind Jorge, with a new hashtag created, #HurtBae, allowing people to show their support, bond over sheer raw emotion, and share their views on what constitutes an acceptable way to act in a relationship.
As for Jorge, she says she's been overwhelmed by the internet having her back, writing on her Instagram, "This entire experience has been incredibly overwhelming - I never thought the video would receive this type of response."
Perhaps the key take-out here? Closure is a mixed bag, and sometimes the internet can be a healing place. Oh, and nobody else better mess with #hurtbae.
What #hurtbae should have done when he caught him with that girl pic.twitter.com/gootdCiMnL
— Condè Nasty (@a3zur3) February 17, 2017
All of us when he said "I didn't count." #hurtbae pic.twitter.com/HK2YAyPwaF
— 🖤 Members Only (@thatkiidnya) February 16, 2017
When she said "because your my bestfriend", but we all knew she really meant "because I love you" 😭 #hurtbae pic.twitter.com/PvkDeBk5Vh
— Bitch Code 💅🏻 (@TheTumblrPosts) February 17, 2017
#HurtBae got me like pic.twitter.com/TXY0OV8VxT
— ️️ (@lovemotar) February 16, 2017
#hurtbae him: "i didn't count"
— gone girl (@boxcareraser) February 16, 2017
me: pic.twitter.com/84K3PQZPPx
An accurate representation of my facial expressions when he said "I didn't count" #hurtbae pic.twitter.com/LugDtCBgOb
— Lina 🏳️🌈 (@okalrightlina) February 16, 2017
#hurtbae
— Not Ashley Joyner (@ItsAshleyJoyner) February 16, 2017
"Because you were my best friend"
me: pic.twitter.com/BXb26yECws
Four reasons why I have trust issues: #hurtbae pic.twitter.com/UYlfaTHtm7
— Kayonće (@Kay_Swainie) February 16, 2017
Her: "I don't think you're a bad guy because you cheated, I forgave you"
— YouthPastor (@brokeboiboog) February 16, 2017
Him: "Why?"
Her: "Because you're my bestfriend"#hurtbae pic.twitter.com/zX6C8M5riC
Watch the full video here.