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Can a simple tech glitch break a marriage? For one man, it almost did. A now-viral Reddit post has exposed how an Instagram bug led to a massive misunderstanding between a husband and wife — nearly ending their 12-year marriage.
The story, which exploded on social media platforms this week, has people reconsidering their digital habits, privacy settings, and how much we trust our apps to get things right.
📱 What Happened?
According to the post, the husband received a message from his wife accusing him of liking inappropriate photos of a random account — something he claimed he never did.
When he opened the app, his “Likes” tab was flooded with photos he had no memory of interacting with.
He tried to prove it was a glitch. She didn’t believe him.
What followed was a week of cold silence, distrust, and emotional distance.
🐛 The Glitch That Did It
Tech experts and commenters speculate it was one of Instagram’s backend caching errors, where older “liked” content reappeared or showed false positives in recent activity.
Some users chimed in, sharing similar experiences:
- Likes from 2019 appearing as “new”
- Accidental double-taps due to lag
- Even follows/unfollows resetting without input
“I swear I didn’t like that bikini pic. Instagram did it for me!” became a running joke online.
🔥 The Internet Reacts
The story hit a nerve. Within 48 hours, it spread across Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram itself — with users sharing:
- Personal stories of digital miscommunication
- Memes like “Insta got me sleeping on the couch”
- Discussions on app trust vs. human emotion
Even tech commentators weighed in, with one writing:
“Glitches break trust faster than cheating if your partner already has doubts.”
💬 Final Word
This isn’t just about code — it’s about communication. In a world where we depend on apps to reflect our actions truthfully, even the smallest glitch can cause very real damage.
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