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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#RelationshipGoals” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22279 of the collection, and the 151st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “#RelationshipGoals” meme mean?
The phrase conveys relationship envy mixed with distant admiration. It celebrates emotional closeness, aesthetic care, or an enviable lifestyle shown by pairs. Conversely, it can be used ironically to highlight the gap between this flawless showcase and the sometimes mundane reality of human relationships.
Where does the “#RelationshipGoals” meme come from?
The term emerged around 2009 in web articles without a single identified creator. A documented reference dates back to June 15, 2009, via a Lifehack article listing traveling couples. The hashtag spread widely on Instagram and Pinterest. Its popularity surged in July 2014: BuzzFeed published a dedicated article on July 7, while a photo of an elderly couple went viral on Reddit that same day. Initial usage aimed to identify relationship models before becoming a key cultural marker of digital romantic aesthetics.
- 2009Emergence of the term in web articles and early hashtag usage.
- June 15, 2009Publication of a Lifehack article explicitly citing the expression for traveling couples.
- July 7, 2014Mass diffusion following a BuzzFeed article and a viral Reddit post.
How to use the “#RelationshipGoals” meme
- Share a romantic vacation photo to illustrate your own ideal couple dynamic.
- Comment under a famous couple’s post to express your wish for a similar relationship.
- Use the hashtag sarcastically to mock the excessive staging of an influencer's content.
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The “#RelationshipGoals” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 59/100 · #151 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “#RelationshipGoals” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #RelationshipGoals comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does #RelationshipGoals mean?
It is a hashtag used to label couples whose relationship appears ideal, harmonious, and enviable on social media platforms.
Who created the RelationshipGoals hashtag?
No individual is identified as the creator. The term gradually emerged in web press around 2009 before being adopted by users.
Why use RelationshipGoals?
It is used to admire a couple, express a desire for a similar relationship, or, less commonly, to ironize the artificial nature of certain posts.
How do I get the #RelationshipGoals meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#RelationshipGoals” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the #RelationshipGoals card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: relationship goals | Slang · #RelationshipGoals | Know Your Meme · Why is #RelationshipGoals a Thing? - COblogging - WordPress.com · checked on October 17, 2026.
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