Still Together? Why Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s Romance Feels Unsteady — and Maybe Okay

I’ll admit it: this couple has made people talk. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet—two names that pull almost any headline into orbit—have been linked on and off, and lately there’s been a lot of chatter about whether their relationship is wobbling. Some signs look worrying. Other things suggest they might be fine. I don’t have a crystal ball. But here’s a more human take on what’s going on, why it matters to some people, and why it might not mean the end.

Distance and calendars: the obvious wrinkle

Let’s start with the simplest point: Timothée’s work keeps him away. He’s filming Dune 3 in Budapest, which means long stretches on set, travel, and a schedule that eats your days. On paper, that’s textbook relationship stress. It’s easy to imagine trust fraying or partners drifting apart when life is spent in different time zones.

But—and this is a real but—distance itself doesn’t automatically rot a relationship. I think that’s an important nuance. Therapist and coach voices, like International Wellness & Relationship Coach Teresha Young, point out that couples who know what they’re signing up for are often better equipped to handle separation. If both partners have demanding jobs from the start and accept that time apart is part of the package, then the pressure is at least expected. That expectation doesn’t erase loneliness. It does, however, change how each person reacts.

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Also: this isn’t the first time either of them had busy professional lives. Kylie ran (and runs) a cosmetics empire and is also a mom; Timothée has been on location before for other films. They each come with a track record of heavy calendars. So maybe the odd hours and long stretches away are familiar territory rather than a shock. An insider told People that “they’re used to this kind of schedule.” I believe that—partly because routines that include absence are not unknown to either of them.

Small things that keep things alive

If you try to picture what actually sustains a relationship when bodies are apart, it’s rarely grand gestures. It’s the boring, persistent stuff: quick FaceTimes, silly texts, making time for a short call even when you’re exhausted. Apparently Kylie and Timothée FaceTime “most days.” That’s not nothing. Regular, low-effort contact like that can be surprisingly cementing. You stay in each other’s small daily moments—the snack you’re eating, the stupid meme you both laugh at—rather than only turning up for big events.

Teresha Young recommends planning visits, keeping up with calls, and finding creative ways to show love across the miles. These are practical tips. And yes, they sound a little cliche, but there’s truth in them. Long-distance isn’t always about grand romantic vows; sometimes it’s about remembering whose name is on your phone when you’re tired and still hitting send.

An “odd couple” — and why that might be good, sort of

People love labeling pairs as “odd couples.” It makes for easy commentary. In Kylie and Timothée’s case, the differences are visible: one is a beauty mogul and mother; the other is an indie-leaning film star with an art-school vibe. To outsiders, they might seem mismatched. But are differences really a threat? Not necessarily.

In fact, differences can be balancing. One partner might bring steadiness where the other brings spontaneity; one might be more business-focused while the other pulls in a creative breeze. Coach Young suggests that when partners appreciate the beauty in what each brings, the relationship gains texture. It’s more interesting, because you’re not just a mirror of each other. I like that idea. It’s messy, though. Differences can also be the source of friction—habits clash, priorities diverge. That’s the part people forget when they romanticize opposites attracting.

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So, oddness can be a strength, as long as there’s mutual respect and enough shared values to keep things anchored. That last bit—shared values—sounds dull but matters. If both agree on what matters (family, honesty, how they want to live), then personality quirks are less likely to become dealbreakers.

Public scrutiny: an extra complication

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One thing that complicates all of this—and always does for public figures—is the audience. A relationship under the microscope is different. Every date, every photo, every absence is fodder for speculation. Fans and media will read into timing and tone, sometimes aggressively. That scrutiny can create pressure where there might otherwise be calm.

I don’t want to overstate this. Plenty of couples in the public eye manage it. But there’s a consistent dynamic where outside voices try to predict the end of something they hardly understand. People online tend to take a small clue and blow it into a storyline. Meanwhile, the people actually in the relationship are living the complicated, day-to-day version of things: scheduling a FaceTime, juggling work calls, or deciding when a visit actually fits.

What really matters here

At the end of the day—yes, the tired phrase but true—it comes down to how these two feel. Not gossip writers, not fans, not Twitter pundits. Coach Young keeps coming back to this: what really matters is the experience of the two people involved. If they’re committed to making it work, if regular contact and mutual respect are there, then the relationship is not doomed just because the schedules are tough or because they look different on paper.

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I’ll be honest: I’m a little skeptical of predicting the future for any relationship, celebrity or not. Human beings are oddly resilient in love. They surprise you. And sometimes, they don’t. So, maybe there will be bumps. Maybe they’ll figure out rituals that keep them close. Or maybe something else will shift. For now, based on what insiders and coaches are saying, it looks like they’re trying—FaceTimes, visits, and a shared understanding of busy lives. That doesn’t guarantee forever. But it’s enough to suggest: not over, not settled, somewhere in between.