Livvy Dunne Praises Boyfriend Paul Skenes' Date Night Planning

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Livvy Dunne, a former college gymnast and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, recently gushed about her boyfriend Paul Skenes' date night planning skills. Dunne shared that Skenes, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is "such a lover boy" and often surprises her with thoughtful gestures like setting up flowers and a charcuterie board. As Skenes prepares for the upcoming MLB season, Dunne says she's looking forward to one last "good dinner date" with him, possibly for Valentine's Day.

Why it matters

Dunne and Skenes' relationship has been a topic of interest for fans, as the two met while both were college athletes at Louisiana State University. Their ability to maintain a strong relationship despite their busy schedules and careers highlights the importance of communication, trust, and compromise in young celebrity relationships.

The details

Dunne and Skenes, both 23 years old, have been publicly dating since August 2023. Dunne, a TikTok star, has been enjoying the flexibility of her post-gymnastics career to support Skenes at his baseball games. Skenes, on the other hand, has been impressing Dunne with his date night planning skills, including setting up flowers and charcuterie boards for her. As Skenes prepares for spring training and the upcoming MLB season, Dunne says she's looking forward to one last "good dinner date" with him, possibly for Valentine's Day.

• Dunne and Skenes met while both were college athletes at Louisiana State University.
• Dunne and Skenes' relationship was publicly confirmed in August 2023.
• Skenes will begin spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 21, 2026.
• Dunne and Skenes are considering a Valentine's Day dinner date before Skenes' baseball season starts.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Dunne says she's looking forward to going on "one last good dinner date" with Skenes before he's swept up in baseball season, possibly for Valentine's Day.