Sent between girlfriends or romantic partners to express love and affirmation. Also used to come out to close friends or family in a gentle, emoji-first way.
status meaning
Set as a status to publicly indicate a same-sex relationship or queer identity without needing explicit text.
double meaning
Can be misread by older users or those in conservative contexts as simply 'two friends who care about each other,' allowing for a soft coming-out or ambiguous display.