Dating these days isn’t for the faint-hearted. Between swiping through endless profiles and dodging red flags disguised as charming smiles, finding love feels like navigating a field of landmines.
Kersten Hovis knows this all too well. What started as an ordinary date with a guy named Seth quickly turned into a story of epic self-respect. And it’s one she didn’t shy away from sharing on TikTok, where her tale struck a chord with millions.
Here’s what went down.
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Kersten and Seth had met through a dating app. Their initial messages were polite and casual:
“I think I’m here,” Seth texted.
“First house on the right! Yes, I see you,” Kersten replied.
But then came the text.
“Headed that way,” Seth wrote. “She’s bigger than I thought but holy **** her family is loaded.”
Yep, you read that right. Seth meant to send this little gem to his friend, not Kersten. And while many of us might freeze in horror, Kersten didn’t flinch. Instead, she hit him back with a sarcastic, “I’ll pray for ya bud.”
Mic. Drop.
TikTok users couldn’t get enough of her quick wit and grace under fire. Her video has racked up over 6.2 million views and thousands of comments. One user said, “Tell me it’s small without telling me it’s small,” while another chimed in, “Thank God you found out his character immediately and not a year down the road.”
But Kersten didn’t stop at just one viral moment. In a follow-up video, she shared the full story, captioning it, “Know your worth, ladies, and never settle.”
When Seth arrived, Kersten confronted him head-on: “You didn’t mean to send that, did you?” she asked. His sheepish “No” was all she needed to send him packing. “Well, you can just turn this car right back around,” she told him. And he did.
During the awkward ride back, she delivered a powerful message: “I told him how insecure and shallow he was, and I knew that’s why he was still single.”
@kersten.taylor Part 2! Nothing too crazy. Know your worth ladies and never settle 🤍
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Instead of letting the incident get her down, Kersten took the high road—and a huge dose of self-love. She reminded her followers, “I’m 5’9”, I have thighs, and I love that about myself. Your opinion doesn’t change my opinion of me.”
Cue the applause.
Kersten’s story is a reminder that self-worth isn’t up for debate. So to all the queens out there, know your value—and never let anyone dull your shine.
Share this with someone who needs a reminder: confidence is the best revenge!
