By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate
Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue the video is a metaphor for self-discovery. By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss
While the surface-level plot seems like a standard love triangle, the ending provides a massive twist that has sparked two major theories: 1. The "Self-Love" Theory By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss