Two months
after The Bachelorette star shut down rumors of a possible split between her
and her fiancé of more than three years, multiple sources tell Media that
Kaitlyn and Shawn are working through "major issues" in their relationship.
Between
demanding work schedules (Shawn just opened his very own fitness facility and
Kaitlyn continues to host her Off the Vine podcast) and differing passions,
we're told they've been "spending a lot of time apart" while deciding
what's next for the future of their engagement.
"They
technically live together, but they barely see or spend time together
anymore," one source tells the Media. "It's been a rough couple of
months for them and they've been trying to figure out their balance, but it
just isn't working."
As always,
there is hope Kaitlyn, 33, and Shawn, 31, could come out on the other side of
this rough patch stronger than ever. Two sources say the pair isn't officially
split, and in addressing the breakup speculation, the reality TV star was the
first to admit she has no intentions of throwing in the towel.
"We are
both so busy and unfortunately that means that we are spending all of this time
apart," Bristowe explained to podcast listeners, adding, "If you've
ever been a person who is running a successful brand or business and with
someone who is doing the same, but in a different career path, you know that
times can be tough. You're both always away. You're exhausted at the end of the
day. Sometimes the relationship isn't being put first, but does that mean, 'Oh,
you call it quits?' No."
Kaitlyn then
said, "You love the s--t out of each other and you work through it and you
work on yourselves to be better and you know that times aren't always going to
be smooth sailing. You know that times aren't always going to be tough."
For now, a
second insider reveals Kaitlyn and Shawn are "pursuing their own
interests." Adds the source, "He's focused on the gym and building
his business and she wants to be out and about. Their priorities are more
different than they've ever been. They used to do everything together—both in
personal and business. Now, a lot of their time is being spent apart."
Other signs
that The Bachelorette personalities might call off the wedding?
Kaitlyn
hasn't actively worn her engagement ring in quite some time, especially in
"social settings" as the source notes. Additionally, she dressed up
as a zombie bride for Halloween (ironic, no?) and their typically frequent
social media tributes to each other have trickled down in recent weeks.
As for
Shawn, he recently traveled to fellow Bachelorette alum Joshua Albers
wedding—without Kaitlyn as his plus-one.
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