Last summer, I was deep in the trenches of researching the Black Cat and Golden Retriever Dating Theory—a TikTok-fueled trend that claims every relationship consists of one mysterious introvert ...

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While the golden retriever boyfriend dances through life, the black cat girlfriend has some concerns. She likes to make a plan and she’s not afraid to get dark, but her GRB is there to cheer her up.