“And then the show broke and people are like, ‘God, you’re my hero.’

And people started to make memes of me.

I just gained a ton of fans kind of overnight.”

Big Ed talking on a beach

Time and time again, audiences have watched him navigate the many highs and lows of his romantic relationships.

And there have been many lows.

When it comes to red flags, Big Ed’s relationship history sure isn’t lacking.

Big Ed and Rose Vega sitting in bed

However, instead of apologizing for his behavior, the reality star defended himself.

He added that his daughter agreed it was a reasonable ask.

I live in San Diego.

Rose Vega breaking up with Big Ed

Everybody goes to the beach, people laser their legs,'" he said.

“So it wasn’t something that I was really used to.”

Instead of having an honest conversation with her, he scheduled a vasectomy behind her back.

Liz Woods crying on 90 Day Fiance

“I feel irritated, I feel disappointed,” she said in a confessional.

Rose then went on to tell Big Ed that she was done with the relationship.

Big Ed later sat down withETwhere he reflected on his relationship with Rose.

Big Ed and Liz Woods arguing

“It’s never a good idea to lie.

… it’s gonna come back and bite you.”

Trust, of course, is a crucial component.

Big Ed flirting with Liz Woods' friend

Big Ed also suggested that Liz and the friend once dated.

“She was a lesbian that you were in a relationship with,” he stated.

“She got physical with you, and you denied it.”

Liz Woods and Big Ed at a restaurant

Liz said this wasn’t true and told him that she’s always been forthcoming about her past partners.

The fight only continued to escalate.

Needless to say, it wasn’t exactly a productive conversation.

Liz Woods talking in a confessional

For the lesson, Liz invited one of her friends to be the model for the photoshoot.

Things took a turn when it seemed like Big Ed was flirting with Liz’s friend.

Eventually, Liz reached her boiling point and retaliated by insulting Big Ed’s photography skills.

Big Ed talking in a confessional

While some flirting outside of a relationship can be harmless, context is everything.

One could argue that, in this particular instance, Big Ed’s behavior wasn’t totally innocuous.

Over time, this can really damage emotional closeness."

Big Ed sitting outside

“I called him out on it.

Then he attacked me back saying, ‘Look at you, you’re crazy.'”

The next day, Liz woke up and Big Ed was nowhere to be found.

Liz was devastated, but Big Ed figured it was for the best.

“I don’t recommend it,” he said.

So, dating fans, in general, [isn’t] a good idea."

He toldPage Sixin an exclusive interview that she was his “dream girl.”

“Love is a crazy thing…

I did something that was impulsive, I asked this girl to marry me and after considering… “After talking to my family, I realized that I don’t wanna get married.

I wanna be single.”

Popping the question literally a day after meeting someone might sound like something out of a sweet rom-com.

In real life, it’s a rash and arguably concerning move.

What’s more, it’s clear that Big Ed wasn’t interested in settling down anyway.

Throwing around proposals willy-nilly is certainly a red flag.

He proposed to Rose Vega before truly getting to know her.

He got engaged to Liz Woods despite their never-ending screaming matches and many breakups.

As he toldAccess, he’d “absolutely” propose to someone that fast again.