Fans have criticized Elizabeth Potthast’s relationship for years, but after the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star posted a new Instagram photo that was heavy on the PDA, some are thinking she’s trying too hard to appear happy. Though Libby and husband Andrei have been dragged in the past by viewers who didn’t agree with their bad behavior, now many are thinking the couple is faking their cheerful lives, and Libby is catching heat about it on social media.
On the franchise, Libby and Andrei’s relationship has always been rocky, though on this season of Happily Ever After?, the main culprit for their marital discord seems to be Libby’s family. Andrei has been trying to worm his way into his father-in-law Chuck’s family business, and it has caused Libby’s siblings to pitch a fit on several occasions. Andrei, Libby, and her family are driving viewers away from the franchise due to their incessant fighting. But Andrei and Libby haven’t been doing great either and have engaged in several fights during this season alone.
Despite the toxicity fans see on the show, Libby and Andrei are all smiles on social media. Libby posted a photo of the two of them kissing. Though she got some kudos in the comments, the 90 Day Fiancé star also got a fair amount of skepticism. “Who are you trying to convince?” one commenter asked, as others agreed Libby and Andrei are “trying a little too hard.” Fans on Reddit were of the same mind, commenting that in the photo the couple looks “uncomfortable,” “forced,” and “awkward.”
Many fans feel Libby and Andrei’s cringey videos and photos are mostly performative, and it’s making some question their relationship. “They are trying REALLY hard lately. Which makes me think things are not good,” a fan said. Others agreed Libby is “trying to prove she’s happy.” It’s not surprising that fans would pick up on the disconnect between TV-Libby and Andrei’s constant bickering and real life-Libby and Andrei’s happiness. Even if the couple is actually happy together, that doesn’t fit the storyline that has been cultivated for them, so viewers aren’t likely to see it on the show.
It’s hard to determine how accurate Libby and Andrei’s relationship is on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, because the TV show only depicts a small portion of their life. That’s not going to stop fans from speculating about the polarizing couple’s relationship, but Libby says she isn’t bothered by criticism. Libby and Andrei’s social media activity may be just an act, or it could be a more accurate portrayal of their relationship than the show. Fans get desperate vibes from Libby and Andrei’s lovey-dovey photos. However, time will tell if it’s a facade or not.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? airs Sundays at 8 PM ET on TLC.
Source: Elizabeth Potthast/Instagram, Reddit
