Relationships have the power to shape us for better or worse. In the right environment, love can bring out our confidence, energy, and joy. But when a relationship turns toxic, it often shows.
A TikTok trend had people posting photos showing how they looked during past relationships compared to how they look now that they’re single, and the difference is striking.
A woman resting her head on a man’s shoulder | Source: Pexels
Single vs In a Relationship
Relationship weight and motherhood left their marks. Now, she’s lighter in every way.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/wellmamapele
She went from breakup breakdowns to main-character energy — a full transformation.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/valcadarso
Her relationship selfie screams exhaustion. Post-breakup? She’s glowing.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/kamryngarcia
From bloated and burnt out to bright-eyed and balanced. Single life looks good on him.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/whothehellisalex
Relationship-era exhaustion meets single-life radiance. The difference is like night and day.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/beccaelise87
Relationship era: mugshot energy. Single era: flawless and free.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/ceeeewaay
Single and smizing vs. heartbroken and hollow-eyed. The contrast is undeniable.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/danwehl
She went from cozy chaos to solo serenity. The glow says it all.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/chantel_2101
In a relationship? Stressed and sleep-deprived. Single? Refreshed and red carpet ready.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/this_angelas_life
From frazzled and flushed to camera-ready confidence. Single life wins this round.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/edenlorenia
Fitness mode — activated. Before? Just trying to make it through the day.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/yesseniiaa3
Her skin cleared up when the relationship ended. Now, she’s healthy and thriving.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/virginiaginger00
She looked drained and distant back then. Now, she’s back in control, and it shows.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/bel.rosee
In the relationship, she lost herself a little. Now, she’s serving full glam.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/existingwithjelly
She hit a breaking point and shaved it all off. Now, she’s gotten her groove back.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/giavanni.gabrielle
Glammed up and thriving post-breakup. Her tears didn’t last — her glow did.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/maxwellexcellent
That sparkle in her eyes? It came back when the relationship ended.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/jessicatackett1
Back then, it was barefaced survival. Now, it’s lashes, gloss, and peace. “It [doesn’t] even look like the same person,” this TikToker shared.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/yourfavarleth
She dropped the weight and her former partner. Now, she’s all about self-love.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/dollabillas
She might’ve been barely holding it together back then, but now she’s calm, collected, and fully in her element.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/allexandrajolie
While she may have boarded that flight emotionally drained, this queen is now thriving and vacation-ready.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/badgaldopest1
From swollen eyes and pale skin to bold curls and a confident stare. She made a full return to form.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/misstina111
She looked frail and underweight back then. Now, she’s healthy and radiant.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/saturnbaby__
She went from worn out and bloated to fresh-faced and put-together post-breakup.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/thevanessaluxe
She went from drawn-out and barefaced in her previous relationship to polished and picture-ready in her single-girl era.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/anissanicolehill
In the relationship, he looked heavier and tired. Now, he’s trimmed down and back to looking sharp.
A TikToker’s before-and-after photos: single vs. in a relationship. | Source: TikTok/junior05ws
Whether single or in love, how you feel in a relationship often shows. These TikTokers didn’t just move on, they leveled up.
