90 Day Fiancé: I Think I Know The Real Reason Jasmine Pineda's Keeping Matt Branis In Friend Zone (Is The Honeymoon Already Over?)

Jasmine Pineda from 90 Day: The Last Resort hasn't introduced her baby's father, Matt Branis, as her partner, and I believe I understand why. I have enjoyed watching Jasmine's journey on reality TV over the past four years. I particularly appreciate her dramatic personality, which has created many entertaining moments on the show. At first, I admired Jasmine for appearing honest and authentic. However, my opinion of her changed when she deceived Gino Palazzolo about her intimate encounter with her ex, Dane. She withheld important information, such as the fact that she moved into an apartment near Dane.

I was very hopeful about Jasmine and Gino's relationship. I thought they were compatible and wanted to see them build a family together. Surprisingly, their relationship worsened after marriage. They struggled to overcome their intimacy issues, so they joined 90 Day: The Last Resort to undergo therapy. I still hoped they could make things work, but Jasmine shocked everyone by mentioning that she wanted an open marriage. She introduced her gym friend, Matt Branis, claiming he was just a buddy. However, things progressed quickly, and in early 2025, Jasmine announced she was pregnant with Matt.

Jasmine Views Matt Branis As A Friend

Jasmine Refuses To See Matt As Her Love Interest

Over the months, Jasmine recognized Matt as the father of her child. She doesn't refer to him as her romantic partner, and I believe I know why she is hesitant to make their relationship official. Throughout this time, I have observed Jasmine frequently describe Matt as a close friend.

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Recently, Jasmine even posted an Instagram Story stating, "Matt is just a support system" and "a good friend" to her. Jasmine has acknowledged that she struggles to trust another man emotionally, which I believe is a factor in her reluctance to commit to a serious relationship with him.

Matt Doesn't Have A Thriving Career & Lacks Financial Stability

Matt Appears To Be Less Financially Stable Than Gino

There are several indications that Matt isn't very wealthy or ambitious. Despite enjoying working out, he doesn't appear to be earning a substantial income. In April, Instagram blogger @shabootydotcom posted that Matt works as a mechanic and has recently taken up a job as a tow truck driver. I trust Jasmine would not want to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't have a stable career.

Jasmine Dreams Of Becoming A Sugar Baby

Jasmine's Vision For The American Dream Doesn't Involve Matt

She met her husband, Gino, on a sugar baby website and entered a relationship with him, possibly to obtain a K-1 visa to come to the United States. Now that she is living in the US, she seems uninterested in committing to another relationship. It appears she wants to keep Matt as a backup option to enjoy the benefits of their connection without the responsibilities of a formal relationship. I suspect the 90 Day: The Last Resort cast member is focused on her own best interests, which may explain her proposal of an open marriage.