American Liz Woods is currently hoping to marry Big Ed Brown on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, and fans can't understand why Liz stays with her controversial partner. Most viewers believe that the 90 Day Fiancé franchise couple has a deeply unhealthy relationship. Many viewers are baffled because Liz continues to love the older American, who is nearly thirty years her senior. Fans think that Big Ed has coarse manners, questionable hygiene, and a history of being mean to her. 90DF fans have several theories as to why Liz continues to stick it out with Big Ed, despite the way that he treats her.

When Big Ed first pursued the American waitress on 90 Day: The Single Life, Liz seemed repulsed by Big Ed's advances, and infamously rejected his first kiss. However, he now proudly boasts that he dumped her eight times, via texts. However, she keeps coming back to him. Big Ed tries to get Liz to lose weight, and allegedly told her that he would rather be intimate with her friend. He is also much older, and known for his lecherous, rude behavior. Despite him recently calling off their wedding plans, Liz is determined to fix their relationship. Her insistence on staying with Big Ed has left many viewers puzzled.

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Liz Woods Is Financially Dependent On Big Ed Brown

Liz Woods and Big Ed Brown 90 Day: The Single Life

One of the bleakest reasons why 90 Day Fiancé franchise fans think that Liz returns to Big Ed is because she doesn’t have options. Liz revealed that she worked a lot before dating Big Ed, but said that she dramatically cut back on work to spend more time with him. Another reason for this decision was his jealousy issues. Liz previously lived in her car, and didn’t have anywhere else to go when the duo fought on Happily Ever After, and Big Ed tried to kick her out. Some 90DF fans believe that Big Ed arranged the relationship so that Liz would be dependent on him, which would make leaving him difficult for her.

Big Ed Brown & Liz Woods Chase 90 Day Fiancé Fame

Liz and Ed from 90 Day Fiancé  smiling

Other 90 Day Fiancé franchise fans have a lower opinion of Liz, and think that she is staying with Big Ed for fame. Big Ed has made it clear in HEA episodes, and in other franchise content, that there is nothing he won't stoop to in order to get fame and attention. The 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days villain might have found his perfect partner in Liz, as some viewers think that she is just as fame-hungry as Big Ed. Many viewers believe their big Happily Ever After fight had inconsistencies, which hinted at it being scripted. This could suggest that Liz and Big Ed are using their romance for fans, followers, money, and fame.

Liz Woods Loves 90 Day Fiancé Star Big Ed Brown

Liz & Big Ed from 90 Day Fiance hugging outside

Liz seems to draw sympathy and criticism from 90 Day Fiancé franchise fans. There are some viewers who believe that her relationship with Big Ed has nothing to do with money. There is a chance that 90DF star Liz is with Big Ed because she truly loves him, instead of just pretending to. Liz lights up when she talks about her partner, and appreciates things about Big Ed that viewers cannot stand. She seems to accept Big Ed for who he is, and adores him, flaws and all. Naturally, many 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? fans don’t understand her reasoning.

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