Note: This story first made headlines in April 2017.

Dustin Holloway of Emory, Texas, walked into his bedroom to find his girlfriend asleep beside another man. Instead of reacting with rage, Dustin snapped a series of selfies, smiling and flashing peace signs in front of the pair. He posted the photos on Facebook with the caption: “When you come home to another man in your bed with the one you loved! Good men deserve good women ✌.”

His calm, humorous response went viral, earning praise worldwide for being “the bigger person.” Though he admitted he was tempted to lash out, Dustin chose dignity over conflict. Later, he thanked supporters for their encouragement, saying their kindness showed him “the world ain’t as bad as we think.”