"Sweet": SA Raves as Woman Shows Off Her Hubby's Heartfelt Gestures Every Time He Leaves the House
- A South African woman shared a heartwarming video of her husband's daily gesture of love to his wife
- Every time the husband leaves the house, he flashes his car lights three times, which the wife explained in a TikTok video
- The clip has gone viral, resonating with audiences who see it as a reminder that love is often best expressed through simple actions, and inspiring many couples to create their own unique traditions
- Briefly News spoke to certified relationship expert Paula Quinsee, who shared how couples can ensure their gestures of love remain genuine and don't become routine or performative, especially when shared publicly
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A South African woman has touched the hearts of social media users after sharing a sweet routine her husband carries out every time he leaves the house.
Source: TikTok
The video, posted on TikTok by the woman herself under the handle @devashcattigan, revealed the simple yet deeply meaningful gesture that has become part of their daily lives.
In the clip, the husband is seen leaving home in the early morning hours. Before driving away, he flashes his car lights three times, a signal the couple uses to say, "I love you."
The moment was captured on camera and published on 16 September 2025, and quickly spread among viewers, leaving netizens gushing over the couple’s unique way of expressing affection.
The wife explained that this is not a one-time action but a tradition her husband has maintained consistently. Each time he heads out, whether for work or other commitments, he makes sure to flash the lights as his parting gesture of love. This is one of the many heartfelt ways he reassures her of his affection.
TikTok users flooded the comments section with admiration, calling the husband’s actions romantic and the definition of true love and the video has gone on to inspire many couples to create their own unique traditions to strengthen their bond.
The clip has since gone viral, resonating with audiences who see it as a reminder that love is often best expressed through the simplest of actions. For TikTok user @devashcattigan, three flashes of light carry a message stronger than words.
How to keep love gestures genuine
In a conversation with certified relationship expert Paula Quinsee, she told Briefly News that relationships require daily, intentional effort from both sides to remain healthy, nurturing, and reciprocal.
She went on to add the following:
"Couples can ensure their love remains authentic by focusing on being intentional with each other rather than performing for everyone else. Private affirmations of love, like handwritten notes or weekly rituals ,can help to balance out from public gestures."
"When expressions of affection are guided by a desire to connect rather than to impress an audience, they become more meaningful. Understanding our motivations or agenda behind actions and regularly reflecting on why we are doing something and whether it is for “us” or for “others to see” helps to keep love grounded in sincerity."
South Africans are in awe of the couple's grand gesture
Mzansi netizens loved the heartwarming interaction between the couple as they flooded the comments section with sweet messages, with some expressing their thoughts.
Sallypillay575Sleemoz said:
"My one used to throw a kiss when he drives off. Now it's a from heaven."
Lianda ZW added:
"Wow, my husband will think it’s AI."
Khumo expressed:
"Just knowing that some people out there experience beautiful things warms my heart. It doesn't have to be in my life path to acknowledge its beauty."
Nisha replied:
"It's just these little things like this that I hear about that restore my hope that love exists."
Quinzell commented:
"The sweetest I have seen today."
Cordy Catering Services stated:
"Got me all smiling… Cha, please tell the Hubstar.. we as ladies thank him. He made all our day-to-day."
Urisha's Indian Delights raved over the couple, saying:
"Absolutely love this, gorgeous couple."
Gracefully Broken shared:
"So sweet. My hubby hoots."
Watch the video below:
Source: TikTok
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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
