Days After Major Honor, Paul Skenes Reveals Frustrations Behind Olivia Dunne Relationship: “It’s Just Tough”

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes are one of the biggest power couples in the sports world right now. Even with their insane schedules, they somehow make it work. Livvy’s out there killing it in gymnastics, and Paul’s on fire in MLB after being the No. 1 overall pick by the Pirates in the 2023 Draft. They both find time to support each other, with Livvy cheering on Paul from the sidelines while he’s pitching, and Paul making sure to show up for Livvy in her gymnastics moments. But while their relationship looks perfect from the outside, it’s not always smooth sailing!

It’s been a huge week for Paul. He was named the National League Rookie of the Year, which is an outstanding honor, and it also means he’ll hit his big second contract a year earlier. Beyond that, his rise in MLB has got the sports card world buzzing, his Topps Now card featuring Olivia Dunne just dropped, and his Topps Chrome Autographed Superfractor 1/1 card got pulled, which is a huge deal. With all this attention, you’d think he’d be drowning in pressure, but he’s handling it like a pro. How is that?

How are Skenes and Livvy doing long-distance work?

Paul Skenes has been making the most of his offseason, but it’s not exactly all relaxation and fun. He mentioned taking about three weeks off at the start, including a quick getaway to Florida, but balancing that with his personal life is tricky. As he puts it, “It’s just tough because my girlfriend [LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne] is in school and I’m trying to spend as much time with her as possible.“ But even though he’d love a longer break, like a two-week vacation, that’s just not in the cards this offseason.

Instead, Paul’s keeping his focus on training. Even when people invite him to do something fun, he says he has to keep it short—about 12 hours max—because his workout schedule always comes first. For him, the off-season is not a time to relax, but to get fit for the next season. That means there is no chance to disengage fully from work. It’s a balance and it is evident that he is ready to work for it.

On the field, Paul has been lights out. Paul Skenes made a huge impact in his MLB debut on May 11 this year, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about rookies of the year. He closed his first season having posted 11-3, a 1.96 Earned Run Average, and had the privilege of getting honored with the National League in the All-Star game. Additionally, he was awarded Rookie of the Year and was also one of the three nominees for the NL Cy Young Award. However, having a relationship with a famous MLB  player has also influenced Olivia Dunne’s presence.

Olivia Dunne reveals what’s next in her relationship with Paul Skenes!

Ever since she began a relationship, with Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, her social media has grown very high. When asked about her “WAG” status, she kept it simple, saying, “I’m excited for what’s to come.” She seems excited, about what lies in their relationship as they look forward to closing the distance between them in the future. Olivia and Paul crossed paths during his days, at LSU, and have been standing by each other’s side even though he’s now playing professionally in the major leagues. Olivia looks forward to the day when they will live together in one house and begin fully living like a WAG.

Her relationship with Paul has lit her life too. “My social media has changed a bit because my audience that follows me also loves Paul,” she said. “I have a lot of people come up to me and tell me how much they love Paul, and I’m like, ‘Me too!’” Paul’s successful MLB career has attracted a wave of followers, to Olivia’s social media platform who appreciate seeing her bond with Paul in addition to her gymnastics posts. You see it’s not about the fans for Olivia; it’s also, about sharing the things that bring happiness “I really enjoy posting about my life, and also I love supporting Paul and traveling with him,” she shared. As Olivia’s last season at LSU is upcoming she will have even more time to dedicate her time to their relationship!