Gerald Anderson — did he grow tired of Julia Barretto, leading to their breakup, and was it also because of the actress’s complicated family? Watch and listen to the full details. It seems like the Marites (gossipers) are really eager to uncover the real story behind the breakup of celebrity couple Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson.

People also want to know who really initiated the breakup — who got tired first. Many have noticed that they’ve often not been seen together during vacations, and they also haven’t posted photos together in a while. Fans also observed that the two seem to be living their own separate lives now. For example, Julia is now seen traveling alone when she goes abroad — something she rarely did before, as she was usually with Gerald. The same goes for Gerald, who’s often seen vacationing solo and no longer with Julia.

That’s why many believe that the two have really broken up, and perhaps they just did it quietly. In fact, during a recent Penshoppe media event, the organizers strictly prohibited anyone from asking Julia personal questions, especially about the status of her relationship with Gerald. According to rumors and online reports, Gerald supposedly said he now wants a peaceful life, though he remains focused on his showbiz career.

This could mean he no longer wants drama — which led many netizens to speculate that Gerald may have gotten fed up with the chaotic Barretto family, prompting him to end things with Julia. This might also explain the reaction of Julia’s sister, Claudia, who reportedly unfollowed Gerald on Instagram after the breakup — possibly out of anger over what happened to her sister.