Adele and fiancé Rich Paul are facing a serious dilemma as their careers and lifestyles pull them in different directions. The British singer longs to spend more time in the U.K., but the high-profile sports agent is tied to his demanding work in the U.S., making relocation nearly impossible.
According to sources, Adele, 36, is struggling with the ongoing challenge of their long-distance dynamic. “Her heart is in the U.K.,” an insider shared. “She deeply misses her friends and family and dreams of splitting her time equally between England and the U.S., but that doesn’t fit with Rich’s career.”
Paul, 44, is one of the most powerful sports agents in the world, and his work requires him to be based in Los Angeles. “Adele is used to having things her way, and this situation is incredibly frustrating for her,” the source continued. “They’ve been avoiding the issue, but they’ll have to confront it before they get married.”
The couple, who started dating in 2021 and got engaged in 2023, have built a life together in Beverly Hills. Adele has openly called Paul her “husband” and expressed her desire to have a child with him. However, the question of where they’ll settle remains unresolved.
“She’s madly in love with Rich, but she’s also torn,” the insider added. “Her love for him clashes with her deep-rooted longing for home, and that’s not an easy problem to solve.”
