90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starsBig Ed BrownandLizWoodsofficially ended their relationship once and for all, which was probably the best thing for the single mom of one. Several years ago, Big Ed first appeared in the franchise when he joined90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. At that time, he was datingRosemaryVega, who quickly caught onto his narcissistic ways. The90 Day Fiancécouple broke up, and Big Ed moved on to Liz, whom he would date on and off for the next several spin-off appearances. They had one of the most tumultuous relationships the franchise had ever seen,resulting in well over 10 break-ups.The couple were at their breaking point whenthey appeared on90 Day: The Last Resort,but they decided to commit one last time.
Then the90 Day Fiancéfranchisestars reappeared onHappily Ever After?Season 8, where they showcased their new lives in Arkansas. The couple appeared to make a complete 180 in their relationship, only for a misunderstanding about taco pasta to turn into a full-blown argument and destroy their relationship. Most fans expected the couple to reconnect in true Big Ed and Liz fashion. However, much to viewers' surprise,they showed up separately at the Tell All house and Liz announced they hadn’t seen each other in six months.She also revealed she had a new boyfriend, who appeared at the Tell All later that episode. The Liz that appeared on-screen is different from the Liz in previous seasons. It’s a quality that even the rest of theHappily Ever After?cast membersrecognize, and it may be safe to attribute her attitude to her post-breakup glow.
The ‘90 Day Fiancé’ Noticed the Differences With Liz
One sign in particular that provesLiz was better off without Big Edwas her aura in general at the Tell All house. When Liz first appeared in the franchise, she was a shy and timid young woman. She was even a little repulsed by Big Ed’s advances and enjoyed her independence. Over time, though, her vibes on screen changed;Liz seemed quieter, even more so than usual. Her facial expressions were sad, and she struggled to communicate. She didn’t work out as much as she claimed she wanted and her weight fluctuated throughout the series. Most importantly, she didn’t go after the work goals she had, and she followed along with Big Ed’s plans.
The ‘Happily Ever After’ Couple That Became Fan Favorites
At first, they were a little boring, but now they’re the couple everyone’s rooting for.
She was his right-hand, and they planned to do everything together. However, once this breakup was official, something changed in her. Almost everycast member at theHappily Ever After?Tell Allhas commented on Liz’s vibes. Some cast members even claimed they “didn’t know” what it was,but Liz was different and seemed happier.She smiled and laughed more. She interacted with the other cast members. Liz even made jokes, and it was obvious that she was enjoying her time with the other co-stars. The90 Day Fiancéstar was on a better path without Big Ed, free to be more of herself, even if her heart still desired him.
‘90 Day Fiancé’s Liz Is More Open-Minded After Moving On
ThisHappily Ever After?breakup wasn’tthe first time the duo split up. Big Ed and Liz have broken up too many times for a couple to brag about. The couple had always struggled to communicate and respect each other’s basic needs. In all the other breakups, though, neither of them moved on.Usually, they would argue and fight, especially if they were drinking, butbe back together within a few hours or days at the most. This time around, Liz waited and gave Big Ed space. A few days later, they met up to discuss their issues. However, once it was clear that Big Ed wasn’t going to change his mind, Liz accepted it and moved on.
Within two months, she was dating a new man and the pair seemed to be doing well. The way Liz handled the breakup was mature, especially compared to how they managed their other breakups in the past. Not only was she generally more accepting of their breakup,but it seemed like she realized she received everything she needed from the relationship. There was nothing left for her to learn or gain. She didn’t feel the need to cling to a relationship that was no longer serving her and realized she deserved better, which is probably the most growthany of the90 Day Fiancéstarshave shown.
This ‘90 Day Fiancé’ Couple Proves Love Knows No Bounds
Despite all the red flags the pairs enduring love has surprised us all.
Liz’s New Man, Jayson, Already Presents Himself Better
To take the second point a step further, moving on isn’t the only sign that Liz is doing much better after the break-up. Her new boyfriend himself and how he acts are their own signs. While it may not be appropriate to compare, it’s also probably safe to say that Liz upgraded when she moved on. Putting all looks aside,the way the two men handled themselves was drastically different.Jayson didn’t seem afraid to speak his mind, similar to Big Ed. He also seemed a little cocky as he called Big Ed out with a smirk at the Tell All. However, he had no issuesstanding up for theHappily Ever After?single mom.
Jayson seemed poised and well put together at the Tell All. Big Ed mentioned Jayson was part of the military, which would explain his stoic nature. Liz’s new boyfriend didn’t stoop low and throw nasty digs like Big Ed would. The way he treated Liz at the Tell All was another indication of how well the new couple was doing. At the other Tell Alls,Liz was at the receiving end of a screaming Big Ed who demanded his engagement ring back. However, Jayson was affectionate and supportive towards Liz throughout their segment on the Tell All. He also had strong emotional intelligence because he promptedLiz to attend the Tell Allto gain closure. It seemed like Liz was finally being treated the way she deserved and by a man who knew how to take care of himself and her.
Overall, when Big Ed and Liz first appeared on the franchise,they seemed like an unlikely couple. Considering Liz rejected most of Ed’s advances, and they kept breaking up only to get back together, it was surprising that the couple made it past a year, let alone weeks before their wedding day. In truth, their relationship seemed to deteriorate from the moment they got together. The couple would try to bond, like when Liz joined Big Ed for a photo shoot so she could learn more about photography.More often than not though,their time together would result in a huge fight. The couple appeared to start theHappily Ever After?season off strong andThe Last Resorthelped them a lot, but this duo was just not meant to be together.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? catches up with some of the most memorable couples from 90 Day Fiancé as they now face the next chapter in their marriages.
90 Day Fiancéand its spin-offs series air on TLC in the U.S. and are available to stream on Max.
