Eric Rosenbrook and Leida Margaretha from 90 Day Fiancé season 6 are controversial, and we've found out why Leida decided that Eric was her ideal match. A lot of fans wonder what the Indonesian woman saw in the American man in the first place. Leida has described a life of luxury and wealth in her native Indonesia. This has made people curious. Why did she decide to step away from such an appealing lifestyle to be with Eric? While many viewers can't stand Leida and speculate that the notorious cast member is an opportunist, there is a chance that Leida and Eric really are kindred spirits.
The 90 Day Fiancé season 6 couple quickly got flak due to the way that they treated Eric’s teenage daughter, Tasha. After meeting Eric online, Leida joined him in America, along with her young son. However, she was not receptive to Eric’s kids. In fact, she was upset to discover that he paid their mother child support. Leida wanted him to stop paying child support and shocked viewers by kicking Tasha out. She even obtained a restraining order against her. Though she later made up with the teen, most franchise viewers never forgave Leida for her actions. The way she treated Tasha made her one of the biggest franchise villains of all time. A lot of 90 Day Fiancé fans don't like Eric either.
Leida claimed that her family in Indonesia is extremely wealthy and said she lived a luxurious life that she gave up to be with Eric. However, nothing about Leida’s past has been verified. Many viewers think that Leida is dishonest. They speculate that she told tall tales about her family’s supposed wealth. Other things that Leida hasn't verified include her claims that she worked as a model and clinician, and that she graduated from medical school. Because Leida doesn't produce proof that backs up her claims, there is a chance that her life in Indonesia wasn’t as nice as she said it was. Therefore, moving to America and living with Eric could have been a way to live the life she wanted.
Viewers also have brought up more disturbing (and unproven) theories about why Leida, who later bought a house with Eric, wanted to be with him. Since season 6, franchise fans have speculated that Leida was involved in a fatal car crash in her home country. A Reddit thread surfaced and a user discussed the alleged car crash. Leida later debunked the car crash theory, saying that she wouldn't have been able to come to America if she had a criminal record, according to InTouch Weekly. However, some franchise fans continue to think that Leida fled Indonesia to escape a ruined reputation and start over.
Leida’s stories about her past could be an indication that she is covering something up. There is also a chance that Leida wanted to gain fame by appearing on 90 Day Fiancé. She claimed that she was an actress and a model in her home country. She might have wanted to be in the spotlight in America.
Though the vast majority of viewers don't like arts and crafts lover Leida, there is a chance that she has real feelings for her husband. Eric backed Leida’s decision to kick Tasha out, even though Tasha was his own daughter. Furthermore, the couple has stayed together despite widespread criticism from viewers. They've also stuck it out despite a domestic disturbance. Police confirmed they were at Eric and Leida's residence on January 20, 2019, according to InTouch Weekly. Though franchise fans were shocked, the couple remains married. However, many viewers are glad that Leida and Eric have exited the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, seemingly for good.
Sources: InTouch Weekly, InTouch Weekly