Wearing this specific accessory might prevent men from dating you and you dont even realize it: No wonder Im single

Social media has a theory that pearl earrings repel men.Pearl jewelry often symbolizes beauty, class and sophistication.

Now, for those exact views, single girls on TikTok are ditching the feminine pieces because they think wearing them is preventing them from meeting eligible bachelors.To justify why today’s generation of men don’t know how to pursue women anymore, TikTok created the “pearl earring theory,” which is that women who wear this type of accessory are viewed as intimidating, expensive or high-maintenance — qualities that might “scare away” potential suitors.Add pearls to the list of red flags men try to avoid in today’s dating world.One content creator named Morgan Mcguire (@morganmcguire) shared a video expressing her disappointment over this bizarre theory.“Recently I’ve been realizing I’m chronically single…I just found out about ‘pearl earring theory’…no wonder I’m single, I’m decked out in pearls, truly it’s everywhere….I don’t think I look intimidating,” she said as she showed off her love for the gemstone worn in jewelry and nail art form.

Her video garnered over 200,000 views — and she’s not the only one annoyed at this excuse social media is giving men.A quick search of the theory on TikTok and countless videos pop up with women claiming it’s true.In another video, a woman showed herself wearing the hard, glistening ear accessory with overlay text that read: “Am I single by choice or is it because of the pearl earring theory?”The hundreds of people in the comment section of this video either believed the theory or are skeptical of it.“This explains everything.”“it’s true, ig.

I have been wearing pearl earrings since highschool (11yrs old) and now I’m 27, always had a failed relationship.”“Omygosh i thought the pearly theory was it would make you look pretty and fresh.”“Nope.I used to wear pearl earrings so often and I even wore them on my wedding day lol.”“Been wearing...