Livvy Dunne, Paul Skenes’ relationship nearly never happened

LSU gymnastics star Olivia Dunne and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes have finally opened up about their relationship in a recent interview that was published on Wednesday. Skenes, who confirmed his relationship with Dunne after she turned pro and he was selected by the Pirates as the No. 1 pick, has been receiving unwavering support from Dunne throughout his journey from the minors to the majors. Dunne was even by his side when he received the National League Rookie of the Year award.

In a surprising revelation during an interview with GQ Magazine, Dunne shared that their relationship almost didn’t happen because Skenes initially refused to follow her back on Instagram. “He wouldn’t follow me back on Instagram,” Dunne said. It turns out that Skenes is not as active on social media as Dunne, who has amassed a massive following of over 8 million followers on TikTok and 5.3 million followers on Instagram. In fact, she even took over managing Skenes’ social media accounts.

Skenes explained that he rarely used Instagram at the time Dunne followed him, which led to the initial confusion. “I was like, Who is this kid and why won’t he follow me back?” Dunne recounted to the magazine. Despite this initial hiccup, the two managed to overcome their differences and pursue a relationship.

The couple also revealed that Skenes is more reserved while Dunne is more outgoing. However, this contrast in personalities did not hinder their budding romance. Two years later, Skenes is thriving in his first full season in the majors with the Pirates, while Dunne is wrapping up her collegiate gymnastics career at LSU.

Their love story is a testament to the fact that opposites attract, and sometimes, love finds a way to bridge the gaps between two individuals. As they continue to support each other in their respective careers, Dunne and Skenes prove that love knows no bounds, not even the boundaries of social media platforms.

It’s heartwarming to see two young athletes making waves in their respective sports while also finding love and companionship in each other. As they navigate the challenges and successes that come their way, Dunne and Skenes serve as an inspiration to many, showing that with determination, passion, and a little bit of social media confusion, true love can indeed conquer all.