The pair have confirmed their relationship, but they still follow one important rule
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Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have reportedly settled on one clear rule as they move forward with their relationship, coming shortly after the pair publicly confirmed that they are together. Their decision has sparked interest because of how carefully the couple seems to be approaching life in the public eye.
Even though Woods is known worldwide as one of the greatest golfers in history, his private life has often drawn as much attention as his career. Over the years, he has faced several highs and lows that made his personal story almost as well-known as his achievements on the course.
Earlier this year, however, the PGA champion revealed that he is now in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. The two officially went public with their romance in what many people described as a “hard launch” on social media, leaving little doubt about where they stand.
Their homes in Palm Beach, Florida, are only about a 20-minute drive apart, which makes it easy for them to spend time together without much planning. Even though they have chosen to share their relationship with the world, there is still one very specific boundary they have agreed not to cross.
Navigating a relationship is already a challenge for regular couples, but when two people are both widely recognized and followed by the media, the entire experience becomes even more complicated. There are layers of attention, expectations, and pressure that most people never have to deal with, and that seems to be something they are trying to handle carefully.
At home, they reportedly enjoy quiet evenings together watching movies, eating takeout, and spending time with their kids. Those simple nights give them a break from the outside noise. But what exactly is the rule they’ve decided to follow?
Tiger Woods is one of the world's most famous and decorated golfers
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The rule is that they have decided not to engage in big public displays of affection whenever they are out in public together. They prefer to keep that part of their relationship private, especially knowing how quickly photos and videos can spread online.
A source told the Daily Mail: "Movie nights, binge-watching shows, eating takeout - that makes them happy. They're honestly just like everyone else in their dating life."
"When they do go out in public, like they have for two different golf tournaments, they lay off the PDA. Tiger has done a lot of crazy things with people, flown around the world. So has Vanessa. It can be a lot."
"Now it's nice to have someone who wants to stay home and chill. It's a nice change for him."
Reports suggest that some of Woods’ friends had concerns about him dating Vanessa because of her connection to the Trump family, which could bring unwanted political drama or speculation into his life. They worried that the public might read too much into the matchup, even if the relationship itself had nothing to do with politics.
Despite those warnings, the source explained that Woods has always kept his public image apolitical. They added that the relationship could still be perceived as him aligning with a particular side, even if that was never the intention.
Vanessa Trump was previously married to Donald Trump Jr
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They added: "He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn't make a public spectacle of his political leanings. And dating someone in a political family looks like he's choosing a side."
As for their children, the source said that they understand what is going on and feel comfortable with the relationship. For them, the focus is on family life rather than outside speculation.
The source also explained that the main concern voiced by those around Woods was how this new relationship might affect his brand and how the public could interpret it. Even with support from both families, the couple decided that staying away from public displays of affection is the safest way to avoid extra attention that could complicate things further.