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“Who tf did I marry?” TikTok Saga Grips Audiences, Prompts Reflections Among Howard Students

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Howard chapter.

Trending on people’s For You pages, a captivating 50-part TikTok story by ReesaTeesa has gotten the viewer’s attention. In the series, user @ReesaTeesa explores who she truly married.

The narrative unfolds gradually as she recounts how she met a man in March 2020 through online channels just before the U.S. implemented COVID lockdowns. Following a series of conversations, they decided to meet in person. Despite encountering a flat tire during their initial meeting, he generously covered all expenses and the date proceeded successfully.

As the lockdown ensued, they chose to move in together, and this is where the story takes a serious turn. ReesaTeesa discovers numerous falsehoods in the man’s statements, even on seemingly minor matters. 

For instance, he falsely claimed to be in contact with a realtor to secure a house, while in reality, he was evasive with the realtor.

The narrative intensifies as ReesaTeesa grapples with the news of her pregnancy, attempting to secure a house with the man again. However, complications arise when it’s revealed that he has a separate savings and offshore account that he never disclosed. 

Given his prior financial support, this revelation leads the realtor to withdraw from the house deal, leaving ReesaTeesa confused.

Tragically, she experiences a miscarriage and infidelity becomes a recurring theme. The man consistently breaks promises, engages in deception, and uses personal tragedies as manipulation tactics. 

Despite proposing to her, he is discovered cheating just three days later, creating a constant cycle of emotional manipulation.

Howard student Janhya Henderson gives her perspective on the series saying she should have left earlier.

 “I feel like it was an interesting series, just to see how someone could actually be a pathological liar like that and have no reason behind it,” Henderson said. “My opinion on the lady is she should have left when she first started seeing the red flags because she was seeing them so soon in their relationship.”

Kiyonna Turner, another Howard student who has reached part 15, said, “A lot of the time, women lean on men for support in certain areas, and because they’re supporting them, they subside their actual wants and desires in a relationship.” 

Turner’s takeaways from “Who tf did I marry” are to “always have your own and stand your ground. If you disagree, don’t put those feelings aside because those feelings will fester, and things will get worse, and nothing will ever be addressed.”

Roniya Johnson is a dynamic individual with a passion for journalism and content creation. She currently serves as a member of the content team for HerCampus at Howard University, where she contributes by pitching and producing articles covering various topics such as monthly on-campus events, local news, and highlighting Black-owned businesses. This role allows her to develop her skills as a journalist and exercise her creative talents as a writer. Outside of her involvement with HerCampus, Roniya holds the position of a research liaison for RunitBack. In this capacity, she is responsible for creating comprehensive research presentations with engaging visuals. Her audience for these presentations includes executive board members, where she discusses current events in Washington, campus activities, and the latest trends in pop culture. She has honed her skills in digital content creation through her work on WordPress. Roniya regularly produces blog entries on a wide range of topics, from exploring the impact of journalism to decoding hidden messages in advertisements. Additionally, she has expanded her creative portfolio by delving into vlogging, where she creates content, designs thumbnails, and handles video editing. Her vlogs are also showcased on her WordPress site. Roniya's commitment to excellence is evident in her academic achievements. She earned a spot on the Cathy Hughes School of Communication's Dean's list during both the fall and spring semesters of her freshman year. She is currently a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism at the prestigious Howard University. In her free time, Roniya enjoys indulging in activities that allow her to pamper herself. She loves shopping, dining out, and getting her hair and nails done—basically, anything that involves spending money. She's also an avid fan of the long-running TV series Grey's Anatomy, having watched all nineteen seasons. In essence, Roniya values looking and feeling her best and cherishes spending quality time with her loved ones.