The Summer I Turned Pretty, created by Jenny Han in 2022, has captured the attention of the public over what seems to be one of the most controversial love triangles up to date. In the battle for who wins Belly Conklin’s heart, an uproar of arguing from the fans has begun over who is better for her: Jeremiah or Conrad Fisher. While book to series adaptation may play a role in my stance, I believe Jeremiah Fisher to be the best fit for Belly, as the best of partners can often come from those who are your closest friends, and Conrad seems to be emotionally unavailable and not know what he wants. While watching the season and talking to others about their stance on the issue, I noticed one thing in particular that stood out: most of the fans who read the book were team Conrad, and those who had not were team Jeremiah. Part of this observation can be explained due to the fact that movies are not always the same as their book counterparts. Those who have read the book come in with a bias, as they already know how it ends, and have witnessed the love story between Belly and Conrad firsthand through the perspective of Belly as she tells the story. For those who have not read the book however, the same cannot be said. New watchers come in with fresh eyes, and view the story for what it is. The new watchers don’t know what happens next, and therefore can only make opinions based on only what has been given thus far. That is why when it comes to my opinion on whether or not Jeremiah or Conrad is better, I choose Jeremiah. Throughout the series, Jeremiah is described as one of Belly’s best friends, always being a lighthearted, fun guy that she loves to spend time with. The same cannot be said for Conrad, as he is seen as the more moody, closed off brother of the two. In both seasons, Conrad Fisher pushes those he cares about away when things get difficult, and refuses to talk about his feelings on multiple occasions. Both these qualities don’t make him a bad person, but they do make him emotionally unavailable. Jeremiah on the other hand, does go through hardships akin to Conrad’s, but he handles them in a way that is less volatile. When it comes to who would be a better boyfriend, most can agree that the one who can handle their emotions and doesn’t push others away would be the better of the two. Additionally, one should be with the person that makes them the best versions of themselves. While Belly was with Conrad, her grades slipped, she was kicked off the volleyball team, and her relationship with friends and family became strained. Whereas just days after she gets with Jeremiah, she’s back on the volleyball team with her friends. Being with someone who brings out the best in you fosters an environment of growth, positivity, and mutual support, something that Jeremiah can give her and Conrad cannot. Not only does Jeremiah make Belly a better person, but he keeps her smiling and having fun, which is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship. Due to Conrad’s conflicting emotions and inability to express himself, paired with Jeremiah’s constant support and encouraging nature, it is clear that Jeremiah is the best brother for Belly (at least in this adaptation and with what we’ve been given thus far.

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