Exactly a year has passed since Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan were first seen on a date. Now, it seems they are going their separate ways. A source close to the situation has hinted to People that this decision was mutual and not truly a breakup.

Polite and Respectful

"Their careers are at the forefront of their lives, and they have decided to take a break. This is undoubtedly a breakup, but one must admire the politeness of this statement. It's short and to the point, much like Carpenter's breakout album. They don't owe us a joint Instagram post," shared the source.

First Link and Meetings

A year ago, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan were first linked when they were photographed leaving a restaurant in Brentwood. It was revealed that they had met a few months prior at a Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week. Carpenter even sang about their meeting on "Bed Chem." In the following year, they were often seen together, looking adorable. They both attended the Met Gala, he traveled to Singapore to watch her open for Taylor Swift, and he made an appearance in her music video for "Please Please Please."

Split and Reunion

In August, DeuxMoi shared a tip suggesting that the couple had split, which led a source to tell People that they were "on and off." However, by the end of the month, they were back together. But now, it seems they have parted ways once again. Personally, I will surely miss those lighthearted comments he used to leave on her Instagram posts. It was a small but charming aspect of their relationship.

Career Focus and Future

Both Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are young and career-driven. Their decision to take a break is likely a strategic move to focus on their respective projects. While it's sad to see them apart for now, it shows their commitment to their careers. Who knows what the future holds for them? They may reunite in the future or continue on their individual paths, but for now, they are taking this break.