2024 continues to shape up as a remarkable year for LSU stars Olivia Dunne and her boyfriend, Paul Skenes. The 21-year-old, who was the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been promoted to the major leagues. His highly anticipated MLB debut in Pittsburgh is just around the corner, as the Pirates have announced that he will make his first start on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Olivia, the recent NCAA championship winner with the LSU Tigers gymnastics team, celebrated this news on social media, sharing it with her millions of fans.
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Recent Snapchat updates have even revealed Skenes and Dunne setting off on a road trip to Pittsburgh for the weekend, enjoying romantic moments together. With both Skenes and Dunne en route to PNC Park, it’s expected that Dunne will be there to support Skenes on his first pitch. As we eagerly anticipate this heartwarming display of support, let’s reflect on Olivia Dunne’s strict relationship criteria in the past, which MLB star Paul Skenes perfectly embodies.
Olivia Dunne shares the criteria for her ideal boyfriend
In the Full Send Podcast on June 30, 2023, Olivia Dunne opened up about the ideal traits she looked for in a partner and relationship. She emphasized the importance of respect and kindness, saying that it was essential for her boyfriend to be respectful and understanding of her busy schedule and obligations. Livvy shared, “It sounds kind of cliché, but someone that shows me respect and understands what I do. Like, understands that I have obligations in other places and that I’m busy and that, you know, I work.”
She even went on to tell The NELK Boys that she preferred dating athletes, saying, “I like athletes.” Additionally, Olivia Dunne expressed that one of her favorite qualities in a guy was being kind to their mothers. She considered it a significant red flag if someone didn’t treat their mother with respect, indicating that such behavior would be a deal-breaker for her. So how does Paul Skenes match up to these traits that Livvy has expressed?
How does Paul Skenes fulfill these requirements?
In March, during an interview on ESPN’s SportsCenter, Olivia Dunne discussed her relationship with Paul Skenes. She highlighted Skenes’ level-headedness as one of the key reasons why they are a great match. Being the highest-paid NIL female athlete comes with its fair share of challenges. Dunne mentioned that her lifestyle can be hectic, with constant changes and challenges, causing her emotions to fluctuate. However, Skenes’ consistent and steady demeanor helps balance her out.
Livvy said, “I have a crazy lifestyle, and things get thrown my way all the time, and sometimes my emotions sway up and down, and he’s very level, and I just think it’s a very good match.” Apart from these traits, both Livvy and Paul have been standout LSU athletes, which connects them even further. Paul being an MLB star further fulfills her preference for dating athletes. It’s heartwarming to see how this relationship has come full circle since last year’s Full Send Podcast interview. With Paul’s star on the rise and his upcoming debut in The Show, fans eagerly anticipate more updates from the lovebirds, Livvy and Paul.
