Few fandom arguments are as heated as this one: Who truly loved Belly more — Jeremiah or Conrad?
If you ask Team Jeremiah, the answer is obvious. If you ask Team Conrad, they’ll say you only need one example to settle it. And somewhere in the middle is Belly herself — caught between two very different kinds of love.
Let’s break it down.
The Case for Jeremiah: Open, Loud, and Unapologetic Love
Supporters of Jeremiah Fisher argue that his love for Isabel “Belly” Conklin was the most transparent.
Jeremiah didn’t hide how he felt. When he wanted her, he said it. When he was hurt, he showed it. When he loved her, it was obvious.
To some viewers, that emotional availability matters. He chose her publicly. He fought for her. He didn’t keep her guessing about his feelings.
And for many fans, love should feel certain — not confusing.
But critics argue that love isn’t just about intensity. It’s about integrity.
The Cabo Controversy: Did Jeremiah Cross the Line?
Now we get to the moment that divides the fandom.
The trip. The fight. The assumption of a breakup. Sleeping with someone else — twice. Then returning and withholding the truth.
Team Conrad fans argue this is where Jeremiah loses the “who loved her more” debate entirely.
If you truly love someone, would breaking up out of anger just to pursue someone else even cross your mind? Would you hide something that big once you realized you weren’t actually broken up?
Some call it immaturity. Others call it selfishness. A few defend it as heartbreak-fueled confusion.
But there’s no denying: that moment changed how many viewers saw him.
The Case for Conrad: Quiet, Complicated, and Self-Sacrificing
Supporters of Conrad Fisher argue that his love was deeper — even if it was messier.
Yes, Conrad had issues. Yes, he struggled with communication. Yes, he pushed Belly away at times.
But his defenders say one thing outweighs all of that: he consistently put her happiness above his own.
He walked away when he believed she’d be happier without him. He swallowed his feelings when he thought she chose Jeremiah. He stepped back — even when it hurt.
To many fans, that’s what real love looks like.
Not possession. Not winning. But sacrifice.
Love vs. Lust: What Did Jeremiah Really Feel?
Another argument that resurfaces often: was Jeremiah’s love rooted in something deeper — or did it begin as attraction?
In Season 1, Jeremiah himself admits that something changed when Belly showed up that summer. He suddenly saw her differently. He wanted to kiss her.
For some viewers, that confession signals growth. For others, it signals that his feelings began as desire rather than longstanding romantic love.
Meanwhile, Conrad’s feelings were framed as something that had been building quietly for years.
Was Jeremiah in love with Belly — or in love with the idea of finally being chosen?
Patterns Don’t Lie
Some fans draw comparisons between Jeremiah’s behavior and the emotional patterns established in his family. Acting out when hurt. Seeking validation elsewhere. Avoiding accountability until forced to confront it.
On the flip side, Conrad mirrors a different pattern: internalizing pain, withdrawing, and sacrificing his own needs.
Neither is perfect. Both are flawed.
But when measuring love, fans ask: who centered Belly’s happiness more consistently?
So… Who Really Loved Her More?
If love means passion, presence, and open emotion, Jeremiah has a strong case.
If love means restraint, sacrifice, and putting someone first even when it costs you, Conrad might win.
In the world of The Summer I Turned Pretty, love isn’t clean. It’s complicated. It’s shaped by grief, jealousy, pride, and timing.
Maybe the better question isn’t who loved Belly more.
Maybe it’s this:
Whose love allowed Belly to become the best version of herself?
And that’s where the debate will probably rage on forever.
