The third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is all over media, which means people across the nation continue to be in a debate on whether or not you’re team Conrad or Jeremiah Fisher? By the end of this season we will know who she picks, but let’s dive into why you should be Team Conrad.
Every summer since Belly was little she would go to Cousins beach with the Fishers and her family. Even though Conrad is older than Belly that has never stopped him from always being there for her. Whether it was helping her ride a bike, making sure she wasn’t left out or dancing with her when she wanted, he always made the best memories with her. Jeremiah and Belly may have been “best friends” since they were little, but it has been known Belly has continually had a crush on Conrad her whole life.
During the time when Conrad and Belly were dating, Conrad was struggling with his mental health, and his mom’s battle with cancer. While this was happening, Conrad was forgetful of Belly, not because he didn’t love her but because he was so stressed and worried about other situations in his life that many people didn’t know of. Conrad never explained his feelings to her about his mental health. Through the season Conard is seen working through this flaw, even attending therapy.
When the third season was finally released and people were watching, they began to wonder how real Jeremiah and Belly’s relationship was and questioned how long they would last. Jeremiah still needs to get this future together, while Conrad lives in California interning for one of the top doctors in the nation. Conrad moved to California because he needed space and to get away from all the worries and stress of his mother’s passing. People have switched to team Jeremiah because he is more loving towards Belly and is forever there for her. This however is not true, the whole summer Jeremiah was an intern for his dad to his father’s own company. This left Belly to do all the planning for their big wedding, and Jeremiah wasn’t there to help all because he wanted to make his dad proud. Conrad may not be all talkative or loving, but he shows his love in different ways. Conrad fixed up the whole house just for Belly, and Conrad went to buy supplies for the big day even though he had things he had to go do. Conrad also convinced Belly’s mom, Laurel, she should come support her daughter on her big day. Sophomore Elizabeth Romig said, “Conrad is more mature and way less manipulative than Jeremiah.” Conrad may not have been absolutely honest with Belly on how he felt, but he never manipulated her like Jeremiah does. Jeremiah will sign up for a job that leaves Belly, and while Belly tries to reason with him, Jeremiah remains insistent and won’t cooperate with Belly. Conrad isn’t selfish or uninterested; he just has a different way of showing his love, a more quiet way.
With the third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” airing, the fight between brothers as competing love interests continues. Fans online continue to speculate who is the better partner for Belly, Conrad or Jeremiah Fisher? Here is why you should switch to Team Jeremiah.
Growing up together in ironically named “Cousins Beach,” Belly and Jeremiah have been best friends since childhood. They share a love of the beach, choosing to spend every summer together swimming, playing, and relaxing. Jeremiah shows interest in Belly as soon as the first book. Despite this interest, he notices a connection between Belly and his older brother Conrad and ultimately steps away allowing his brother and best friend to date. All is not well, however, because Conrad is constantly indecisive and ends up breaking up with Belly, leaving her heartbroken. After a respectable amount of time has passed, Jeremiah reintroduces himself into Belly’s life, first as friends then as a couple.
As a boyfriend, Jeremiah is constantly attentive, he makes Belly a priority in his busy schedule by taking care of her and seeing her everyday. He is also emotionally supportive, always listening to Belly and supportive when she is upset. Jeremiah constantly provides positive energy and has an infectious mood. Most importantly, Jeremiah loves Belly no matter what and is a consistent boyfriend to her.
With the plot of the third season, more fans have switched to Conrad’s side, questioning Jeremiah’s loyalty. These fans come to the conclusion that Conrad is the perfect boyfriend, constantly supportive of his family and Belly, this is however not true. Conrad is not transparent about his feelings towards Belly constantly sending her mixed signals, he is attentive one minute then abandons Belly in times of need. Instead of being there for his younger brother in the wake of their mothers passing, Conrad flees to California constantly avoiding contact with his family. The most crucial reason Conrad is not the right for Belly, is his selfishness. Conrad ignores and betrays his younger brother when he confesses his love for Belly on the eve of her wedding and tries to convince Belly not to marry his brother. This behavior proves Conrad’s self absorption and lack of care for others.
Ultimately Jeremiah is the best choice for Belly as he is considerate, emotionally supportive, and consistent.