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Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'TSITP:' Here's What Being Team Conrad Vs. Team Jeremiah Says About Your Relationship Style
It's one of today's most divisive questions: Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad? The Summer I Turned Pretty's central love triangle has become a hot-button issue. Mainly, because it adheres to a longstanding teen drama formula specially crafted to sow fandom division: distinct archetypes for the two lead pretty boys. Ones that make it incredibly easy for viewers to identify which falls more in line with their personal taste. There's the happy-go-lucky golden boy (in the case of TSITP, Jeremiah) or the brooding, complicated introvert, with plenty of layers that beg to be unpeeled. (Like my darling Conrad, for example. But I'm trying not to show bias here.) Someone defaulting to slightly more online verbiage would call this the black cat vs. golden retriever dynamic. But for a brief onscreen history, consider Edward vs. Jacob in the Twilight series, Logan vs. Jess in Gilmore Girls, or even look to the TSITP's modern peers (My Life With the Walter Boys also features two brothers fighting for one girl's affection). All of this to say, onscreen love triangles that inspire slightly deranged fan wars are nothing new. (What does feel modern is the fact that the official TSITP social media accounts had to put out a statement begging fans not to send online hate to the show's actors.) But offline, does our commitment to one 'team' over the other signal something larger about us as individuals? The Summer I Turned Pretty's current season has called plenty of relatable relationship woes into focus. Including, but not limited to: co-dependency, poor communication, infidelity, and disrespectfully-sized engagement rings. So, given how real the issues on the show can get, I believe that the implications of one's Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah allegiance extend far beyond the fictitious universe of Cousins Beach. It might have something more to say about your personal attachment style and other habits that define your approach to relationships. So we sought insights from relationship experts/TSITP stans to verify my suspicions about what your personal Fisher brother bias really means. According to relationship expert Shan Boodram, loving Bellyjere could signal you're more avoidant in love. 'Team Jeremiah is all about avoiding heavy emotional baggage—being more carefree and less future-focused,' she tells Cosmo. 'With Jeremiah, Belly gets someone who's trying to fix his mistakes with a quick fix—with a marriage proposal that feels more like a way to control her than to truly commit. If you're Team Jeremiah, you might be more about living in the moment and keeping it light.' People with an anxious attachment style may also back Jeremiah, or even relate to him, says Zoe Spears, a marriage and family therapist. 'Jeremiah fears that he will not be enough for Belly, and needs consistent reassurance of her love for him, despite knowing deep down that she has feelings for his brother,' she says. 'When Belly finds out Jeremiah cheated on her, he goes overboard, to the point that he proposes in a way that appears impulsive in an attempt to secure the relationship and quell his own fears of her leaving him, and less so because the couple is ready for this next step emotionally.' Conrad's actually been a bit disorganized romantically. He's obviously matured in season 3, but throughout the series, he's given Belly mixed messages. 'While avid Conrad fans argue that he only acted this way because his mom was dying, instead of communicating his needs, he assumes he knows what is best for Belly and breaks up with her in an attempt to avoid disappointing her and possibly being dumped himself,' Zoe says. 'He may also be projecting his own struggles of losing his mother onto Belly and therefore beating her to the punch rather than risk losing another woman he loves.' A truly tragic circumstance! But that was then. In the current season, a vote for Conrad is a vote for emotional stability, says Shan. 'Team Conrad represents those who want emotional maturity and depth. His ability to rise above pride and act as a friend to Belly is a green flag. If you're choosing team Conrad, you're all about looking ahead and making sure your relationship is solid enough to weather the long haul.' Our heroine is a bit all over the place, but you probably didn't need an expert to tell you that. Belly's a classic example of a disorganized attachment style, which definitely keeps this show's plot moving. She was in quintessential anxious attachment mode during season 2. (Remember that hard-to-watch scene when she accused Conrad of flirting with another girl during his mother's wake?) But according to Zoe, she's more avoidant with Jeremiah. 'She's increasingly becoming more preoccupied about someone unattainable, Conrad, while the relationship with Jeremiah becomes more serious, and they're discussing wedding plans. This is a classic de-activation strategy for an avoidant partner when the relationship becomes more serious.' So if you support Belly healing on her own rather than jumping into a relationship with either of the Fischer brothers, consider yourself well-adjusted. But Zoe notes that fixing unhealthy attachment styles isn't as easy as just staying single. "Choosing to be single and pursue her dreams independent from the opinion of a partner may help her to identify what her core needs are, but they also may not necessarily resolve the deeper attachment patterns that exist, rather than simply removing the trigger," she says. "If Belly doesn't work through her insecure attachment style, whether she chooses Jeremiah, Conrad or neither, there is the likelihood that these patterns will be activated in future relationships." So I'm officially Team Belly Should Work on Herself.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Certain old cars will be 'extinct' from UK roads in just a few years
A number of cars which were once commonly spotted on our roads will be extinct within a few years, according to a new survey A new survey suggests that a number of older cars, once a common sight on our roads, will be extinct within a few years. One model is predicted to disappear in just four years. The Daewoo Matiz, introduced to the UK market in April 1998, could vanish by 2029 according to findings from ALA Insurance. It's one of six cars expected to completely disappear in the coming years. ALA Insurance analysed 24,000 declining car models in the country and estimated their typical lifespan to predict when they would likely disappear from our roads based on current ownership trends, reports Honest John. This news comes after the Mirror covered the ' mindless yobs damage 41 cars in vandalism rampage through sleepy market town '. The Summer I Turned Pretty has major twist and fans are on the edge of their seats Using official DVLA registration data, they found the Daewoo Matiz, rebadged as a Chevrolet in 2005, might be the first to go. However, it will be closely followed in 2030 by the Fiat Stilo and the Rover 25. Two other everyday vehicles - the popular Citroen Saxo and Peugeot 306 - are predicted to vanish by 2031, according to the survey. That same year could also witness the demise of the MG ZR, reports the Daily Record. Aimee Anderson from ALA Insurance said: "The decline of these models is largely down to age and deterioration. She added: "As MOT failures continue to rise, most owners draw the line once repair costs outweigh the car's value". Auto YouTuber Jim Starling, who posts videos on his 'DefinitelyNotAGuru' account, shared his thoughts on the findings. He said: "It's amazing how many cars we grew up with are nearly gone. Everyday models like the Ford Ka 2 are now rare sights". The car insurance firm also scrutinised the UK's most favoured models from 2014 to 2025, to determine which offer the best balance between lifespan and replacement cost. Their research revealed that the Ford Fiesta is predicted to have an average lifespan of 146,000 miles, while a Vauxhall Corsa is anticipated to last 142,000 miles. As a result, they secured their spots at the top of ALA's list of cars, which measures expected mileage against average 2025 prices, as providing the best value for money. These vehicles lead the insurer's list of cars offering the most 'miles per pound', which measures expected mileage against average 2025 prices. The study also discovered that there are two family hatchbacks that are expected to outlast others. The Vauxhall Astra should endure for 174,000 miles, while the Ford Focus trails slightly behind at 173,000 miles. And the popular Volkswagen Polo is projected to last for 155,000 miles, placing it fifth in the 'miles per pound' ranking - cars that provide the most mileage for your money.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 episode 5 release date and time: Will we finally get Conrad's POV on Belly-Jeremiah's romance?
The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 5 release date and time: Things at Cousins Beach are finally picking up pace after Belly's arrival. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 has officially hit its emotional stride, and with Episode 5 just around the corner, fans are bracing for what might be the most heart-wrenching chapter yet. Belly's wedding to Jeremiah is inching closer, but so is the tension with Conrad, and guess what? Jenny Han herself is stepping in to direct this one. Yep, the woman who gave us the book feels she is now holding the camera. And if the rumours are true, we're finally getting a Conrad POV episode. Let that sink in. Whether you're riding hard for Team Conrad, loyal to Jeremiah, or just here for the emotional wreckage (we see you), this next episode is the one everyone's watching. And no, you're not the only one still thinking about the Dirt Bomb muffins and Conrad asking, "What have I done?" The Summer I Turned Pretty: What the show's really about (besides making us cry) For anyone new, The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Isabel 'Belly' Conklin (Lola Tung) and her lifelong entanglement with the Fisher brothers: sensitive and vulnerable Conrad (Christopher Briney) and sunshine-boy Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). It's a love triangle wrapped in the chaos of growing up and buried feelings no one ever talks about until it's too late. Season 3 picks up with Jeremiah cheating on Belly and then, out of guilt, proposing to her, planning a wedding, and pretending that Conrad isn't breaking in the background. Spoiler: He is. In episode 4, he thought he had had enough of Belly and Jeremiah's 'ridiculous' romance, but as soon as he heard Belly cry, he retraced his steps back and decided to support their wedding, just because he's completely and hopelessly still in love with her. This season adapts We'll Always Have Summer, the final book in Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy. It's all about growing up, making impossible choices, and figuring out if first love really does last forever or if it just hurts the most. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 recap: Here's what's happened so far Where do we even start? Belly said yes to Jeremiah's proposal, even though everyone (including her mom) is side-eyeing their decision. Conrad, freshly fired and still obviously in love with her, has been trying to play it cool, but his yearning is quite visible. He bakes Belly Dirt Bomb muffins, volunteers as best man, and keeps flashing those 'I'm fine' eyes that are clearly lying. Last week's episode gave us a wedding dress moment where Belly almost picked a gown that looked exactly like the floral dress she wore with Conrad back in Season 2. Coincidence? Please. Fans are already screaming about how the episode titles ('Last Season', 'Last Stand') are hinting this summer might be Belly and Conrad's final chance. What to expect from The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 5? Yep, it's happening. Jenny Han is directing this week's episode, and it's reportedly told from Conrad's perspective. Expect voice-overs, pain, and replays of scenes we already saw, but now with 10x the emotional weight because we'll know what he was thinking when he stared just a little too long at Belly's engagement ring. This episode is set to explore what Conrad's been holding in all season. His sacrifices, his guilt, his absolute inability to walk away. It's the kind of episode that could flip Team Jeremiah hearts or—let's be real—completely wreck Conrad stans. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 5: When and where to watch The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 5 releases on Thursday, August 6, 2025 on Prime Video. As always, it drops at midnight Pacific Time, so depending on where you are, you might want to set an alarm, block your calendar, or fake a dentist appointment. 12:00 a.m. PT (Los Angeles) 3:00 a.m. ET (New York) 8:00 a.m. BST (UK) 9:00 a.m. CET (Europe) 12:30 p.m. IST (India) 3:00 p.m. SGT (Singapore) 5:00 p.m. AEST (Sydney) 7:00 p.m. NZST (Auckland) After this episode, the series hits its halfway mark. The finale's still far off, but this is where we start to see who's really got it.
7NEWS
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The Summer I Turned Pretty's Jenny Han has so much respect for the big feelings of girlhood
Belly Conklin feels things very deeply. Caught between her affection for two boys – brothers Jeremiah and Conrad – she dreams about them both, the futures they could have, the kisses they would share. Lara Jean Covey feels things very deeply. She writes letters to boys she forms a connection to, even if they don't know she exists, until her secret missives make their way to the addressees, and one of them, Peter Kavinsky, approaches her with the piece of paper in hand. Jenny Han is the woman behind both those stories, The Summer I Turned Pretty and To All the Boys I've Loved Before, young adult fiction books that have turned into streaming sensations, on Prime Video and Netflix, respectively. Those stories capture a special moment in a young girl's life, when they start to awaken to the fantasies and possibilities of love. It's a heady time when every stolen glance at a crush could end up in red-cheeked embarrassment or ultimate wish-fulfilment (or, more likely, nothing at all). Almost everyone goes through it, but teen girls go through it with so much emotion and angst, right there on the surface. The complexities of reality and adult responsibility has not yet hit, and the rush of hormones makes everything heightened. The highs are euphoric. 'There's something very magical about girlhood, and growing up and experiencing life for the first time. It all just feels much more potent and intense,' Han told The Nightly. Han is in Australia this week to promote the release of The Summer I Turned Pretty's third season, which after one week, has been watched by 25 million viewers around the world, according to stats provided by Prime. That's a lot of people swooning to the dramatic turns in Belly Conklin's (Lola Tung) life as she enters the final year of university and re-examines a question she thought she had settled. The Summer I Turned Pretty is breezy and sweet, and very popular among young women who see in its recognisable character types aspects of their own teenage years. Han, 44, wrote her first novel, Shug, while she was still a teenager in university. On the cusp of adulthood, she still felt closer to her 12-year-old protagonist than she did to grown-ups whose experiences she had not yet lived. The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy followed, then the Burn books and the To All the Boys series. To All the Boys was the first to be adapted for screen with a very well-reviewed Netflix film released in 2018. It had the tenderness of a throwback teen romance with the freshness of the modern era. It was earnest and wholesome. Han was already a big name in young adult literature and now the streamers really wanted in. Too All the Boys had two sequels and then a spin-off series, XO, Kitty. When she started to develop The Summer I Turned Pretty with Prime, she also came on as creator and showrunner, an unusual move for an author who generally relinquishes control to the studio. But Prime recognised that it was Han's sensibility that earnt her loyalty from her fans. Despite being almost three decades older than her characters, Han still feels connected to the younger generation by not viewing them as some kind of scary alien species that either need to be patronised or diminished. Han's work validates them. 'In general, women's experiences aren't perceived as equal because (it's seen) as not a human experience, it's just a woman's experience. 'In the same way that people will minimise artists that women enjoy, and people will think it's not as serious. If a song is about heartbreak or love, people think that's not serious. I don't know what's more serious than that. 'When you look back at your life, what was really important? What are the things that defined you? I don't think it's going to be how much money you made or how successful you were. It's going to be those relationships and the people that you loved. 'Even when you're watching a movie about war or death, the things that move people are stories about love. 'The part of the story I really care about when I'm watching The Hunger Games is Peeta and Katniss. Yes, I care about the resistance and I care about everything else, but what keeps you going is you're hoping that they'll find a way.' A young person's experience is a human experience, you just have to be open to their significance. For Han, she wants to be respectful to the enormity of what a teenage girl is feeling, even if you know, as an adult, that those seemingly disproportionate moments are not as massive as it feels in the moment. That's her guiding light when it comes to girlhood. She talks to the young actors on The Summer I Turned Pretty, Tung and Rain Spencer, but she also has friends who are older. The women in her life teach Han something about what's it like to be a girl at any age – and she's listening. Let's hear it for the girl.
News18
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Summer I Turned Pretty 3 Gets 25 Million Views In First Week
The Summer I Turned Pretty first debuted on Prime Video in June 2022, and its second season was released in July 2023. The Summer I Turned Pretty, a coming-of-age romantic drama series, has seen a significant increase in popularity with its latest season. The show's third edition drew up to 25 million viewers worldwide in the week following its premiere on July 16. As per a Variety report, Amazon Prime Video has mentioned that viewership for the first two episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 was 40 per cent higher compared to Season 2. The series first debuted on Prime Video in June 2022, and its second season was released in July 2023. The show was later renewed for a third season in August 2023 and released this July. Moreover, The Variety report mentioned that the weekly release of The Summer I Turned Pretty third season has been a source of contention among fans who are eager to find out whether Belly ends up with Jeremiah or Conrad, but Amazon executives maintain that this is their preferred release method for the show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Summer I Turned Pretty has become the streaming platform's fifth most popular returning show in history. The series is based on Jenny Han's novel of the same name. 'Seeing how The Summer I Turned Pretty has resonated with millions — how the story has sparked so many fan conversations, sent the books back on the bestseller lists, and inspired so many viewers' reactions across social media — it's everything I could have hoped for and more," Jenny Han told the portal. The Summer I Turned Pretty 3 Synopsis Season 3 is adapted from We'll Always Have Summer, the third novel in Jenny Han's best-selling trilogy, and portrays the dramatic climax of Belly's journey. Now a college junior, she returns to Cousins Beach for what could be her most memorable summer yet. Although she's returning to Jeremiah, Conrad never leaves her heart, and this season compels her to confront everything she thought she'd moved on from. The Summer I Turned Pretty features Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman and Alfredo Narciso, among others. view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 10:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
