New relationship trend reveals whether a man is ready to commit
Dating can often feel hopeless, but a surprising new relationship trend proves there are men out there suited to long-term commitment.
A surprising new relationship trend shows the single action experts say proves a man is secure enough for long-term commitment.
Social media is filled with men doing what seems like a very simple act, because apparently, it is a sign that your man may be marriage material.
One clip showed Kouvr Annon, a content creator who is married to singer Alex Warren, complaining about her handbag hurting her shoulder.
The video cut to Warren grabbing the Louis Vuitton bag, complete with a tiny plushy attached, slinging it over his shoulder and strutting in the warehouse — he even did a spin.
“POV: Your husband doesn’t have fragile masculinity,” Kouvr captioned the clip.
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Warren wasn’t the only bloke to carry his female partner’s bag without hesitation — an act many believe most men would dismiss out of embarrassment or being seen as “feminine”.
Adult content creator, who Ari Kytsya is dating rapper Yung Gravy, posted a similar video to Kouvr.
Kytsya, who’s real name is Ariel Danyluk, said that the rapper carries her bag with no issue — even though it’s covered in Labubu dolls, a furry plushie featuring a bizarre grin and sharp teeth, that is currently the ultimate fashion accessory.
And it’s just not famous men who embrace carrying a handbag, with TikTok user @buymeacoffee1 revealing her boyfriend Alex had no problem holding the item among a group of the seven women.
The videos have promptly caused social media to lose their minds, claiming the act was a sign of maturity.
“REAL MEN ARE FORGED IN THE FLAMES OF FEMININE ENERGY,” one social media user said.
Another added, “He is Kenough,” referring to a term popularised by the 2023 ‘Barbie’ movie that embodies the idea of self-acceptance and worth.
“I saw a Slavic woman tell her man ‘How would carrying my bag make you look weak? I’m carrying a bag and you’re doing nothing. How does doing nothing make you look like a man?’,” another commented.
One said: “That’s how you KNOW he’s masculine because he doesn’t have to pretend.”
“Where are all these types of men,” another added.
One said: “What a diva we love him.”
“Oh Jesus Christ…. You two out here collectively restoring our faith,” one added.
Another said: “I married a man like this. Best thing ever. He will rock my bag around the shops. Hard to get it back haha.”
Chantelle Otten, dating app Bumble’s resident sexologist, told news.com.au that even though the gesture seemed small it was a positive indicator.
“Acts like this show reliability, care, and a willingness to step outside rigid gender norms,” Ms Otten said.
“Bumble research shows 86 per cent of singles now define affection through micro-gestures – sending memes, sharing playlists, or inside jokes. Holding a partner’s bag is simply another example of what Bumble has identified as the 2025 “micro-mance” trend – those thoughtful, everyday actions that make someone feel truly seen and supported.
“It’s a way of signalling that he loves love and is excited to show it authentically in his relationships, reflecting the kind of meaningful connections Bumble’s For The Love of Love campaign celebrates.”
She said that it was a huge green flag for emotional maturity and confidence, showing that they don’t worry about what others think. Bumble’s research showed that 43 per cent of singles define love as being loved for who they truly are, and 40 per cent say it’s about feeling emotionally safe — and this small gesture creates a way for both parties to show and have that.
She said doing something such as carrying a partner’s handbag shows that it’s about partnership over performance, is a sign of vulnerability and “loving loudly”.
Tinder’s Dating Expert, Sera Bozza, said women’s reaction to the act showed we’ve stopped pedestalling “useless but flashy” things such as candlelit dinners and buying flowers.
“They look good, but they don’t tell you how a man will actually show up when it matters. What does? Whether he’s willing to look a little ridiculous for your comfort,” Ms Bozza said.
“A man who will sling your bag over his shoulder without caring if someone calls him ‘soft’ is showing you he’s secure enough in himself to prioritise you over the crowd’s opinion. “That’s a big deal, because it shows we’re finally seeing men move past fragile masculinity and into what according to Tinder research 89 per cent of young Aussie daters say they want most: an equal partnership.”
She said a small gesture indicates so much more — whether a man’s sense of self is fragile or secure. She said that the behaviour of carrying a woman’s bag was ordinary and glamorous and was exactly what made it a “green flag”.
“Men who grow up in fragile masculinity are trained to follow arbitrary rules of ‘manhood’: never wear pink, never carry a bag, never let a woman ‘make you look weak’,” Ms Bozza added.
“When a guy shrugs that off and carries your tote anyway, ‘labubus and all’, he’s proving his self-worth isn’t contingent on strangers’ opinions. That kind of security is the foundation for real intimacy, because you can’t build trust with someone who’s constantly scanning the room for approval.”
She said that Tinder research shows that Australians don’t want buying roses or looking tough in a partner, but someone who backs them, works towards goals and respects what matters to another person. She said that feeling safe, comfortable and respected were what Australians valued in a first date, and these don’t come in big declarations but from micro moments.
Originally published as New relationship trend reveals whether a man is ready to commit
