Brandon Gibbs from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? is planning to share pregnancy news with his parents, hoping it will fix their ongoing family tensions. However, this decision has sparked a strong reaction from viewers, with many calling the move “ridiculous” given his parents’ history of involvement in his marriage. Fans of the show are divided on whether sharing this happy news will truly help or if it will lead to more drama.
The Pregnancy Revelation and Brandon’s Plan
Brandon and Julia Gibbs are expecting their first child together. The couple discovered that Julia became pregnant during a trip abroad, even though they had originally planned to start trying for a baby after returning home. This joyful news, however, comes with a complicated family situation.
Brandon has suggested telling his parents, Ron and Betty Gibbs, about the pregnancy. He believes this announcement will help “smooth things over” and help everyone move past a recent argument. The disagreement started when Brandon quit his job to travel with Julia before they planned to start a family. His parents were upset, feeling his priorities were not in order. Since the argument, the couple has not been in contact with Ron and Betty.
Brandon suggested they reach out to tell them about the pregnancy, believing it’ll go a long way toward “smooth things over” and help them all move on from the argument.
A History of Family Involvement
This is not the first time Ron and Betty have been at the center of Brandon and Julia’s relationship problems. From their first appearance on 90 Day Fiancé, Brandon’s parents have been heavily involved in the couple’s personal decisions. Although Brandon and Julia moved out of his parents’ home, hoping for more independence, Ron and Betty have remained very present in their lives.
In earlier seasons, Betty was especially concerned about the couple’s family planning. Before Julia arrived in the U.S., Betty persistently advised them to use birth control. She even tried to make the couple sleep in separate bedrooms when they lived in her house and called her doctor to schedule a birth control consultation for Julia. Brandon defended their choices at the time, stating, “She can’t make Julia’s decision for her.” Despite this, he has often involved his parents in their marital disagreements, looking for their support when he and Julia have conflicts.
Fan Reactions to Brandon’s Decision
The news of Brandon’s plan to tell his parents has led to a divided response from the 90 Day Fiancé audience. Many fans side with the critics who find his approach frustrating. Viewers have taken to social media and online forums to express that using the baby as a peace offering is a mistake. They argue that the core issue—the lack of boundaries with his parents—remains unaddressed. These fans believe that announcing the pregnancy without first establishing clear limits will only invite more parental interference, especially with a grandchild on the way.
Other fans are more understanding of Brandon’s desire to reconcile with his family. They feel that despite the past drama, family is important, and a new baby is a reason to come together. This group hopes the happy news could be a fresh start for everyone involved.
The Underlying Issue of Boundaries
Entertainment commentators covering the show have pointed out that the central problem is Brandon’s reluctance to set boundaries. One analysis noted that Brandon, now in his 30s, is financially independent and had a solid plan before his recent trip. Yet, he continues to welcome his parents’ input into his marriage.
The commentator argued that simply using the pregnancy news to avoid conflict does not solve the long-term issue. Ron and Betty have been known to overstep, with reports of them even breaking into Brandon and Julia’s home unannounced. Without clear boundaries, this behavior could create more stress for the couple as they prepare for the challenges of raising a newborn.
Brandon using the baby to sweep their previous drama under the rug rather than establishing some boundaries is a mistake. For the good of everyone’s relationship, they need to find a way to address that and move forward.
The question remains whether this pregnancy will force Brandon to finally prioritize his new family with Julia over his parents’ expectations, or if the old patterns will continue.
