- friend system usage
- Sent between partners during the early stages of a relationship or after a romantic outing to signal closeness.
- streak use
- Used to maintain streaks between partners; doubles as a daily 'thinking of you' signal.
- story meaning
- Posted in stories to tease a relationship reveal or celebrate a milestone like a first date anniversary.
- snap context
- Often sent alongside a selfie of the couple or a photo of their hands actually holding, mirroring the emoji.