Ariana Grande - Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored (official Video) Review

Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue the video is a metaphor for self-discovery.

By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue

The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting". faced backlash for "queer-baiting".