Different personalities or fame? What was the real reason for Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's breakup?

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It all started with Reputation and all ended by Midnights. Don’t get confused, I am only talking about the Taylor Swift albums. Taylor Swift is now on the North American leg of her Eras Stadium Tour. But everyone is wondering only one thing: why did the couple break up? So, here is all we know so far.

It was Entertainment Tonight who brought us this nightmare. According to Entertainment Tonight an anonymous source who is close to the couple shared details of their breakup. According to the details shared by the insider, the breakup was not dramatic. I don’t know how it can be true if I break up with my partner after half a decade there will be some serious drama, but that’s just me. But the split is the reason Joe did not attend any of Taylor Swift’s Eras Stadium shows. In summation, the source told Entertainment Tonight that Joe and Swift’s relationship “had just run its course.”

Drama or no drama one thing every breakup has in common is someone needs to initiate the split. And in this incident sources suggest it was Taylor Swift who initiated the breakup. According to the source the singer took the decision because both of them were in different places in their lives. But nonetheless, I’m pretty sure it was a hard decision to make. Sometimes you spend a lot of time with someone only to realize your personalities are completely different and this is exactly the source told to Entertainment Tonight.

Entertainment Tonight was not the only one that reported this celebrity split. People also had a report which confirmed the split between Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn and even People stated in their report that it was the differences in their personalities that led to their breakup. People also had an insider who said it was not the first rough path the couple hit. They always found a way to work things out. But I guess this time things are different. 

The inside sources describe Joe as shy and introverted so it’s understandable that the couple fell in love when Taylor Swift tried to keep herself from the public eye back in 2016 and 2017. It’s easy to fall in love with someone when you are in a safe bubble with that person. And I am pretty sure the COVID-19-induced lockdown helped the couple go this far in their relationship. 

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Ok fine let us accept they were not the right person for each other but still, this breakup hurts if you are their fans. And it’s mainly because Joe co-wrote some songs with Taylor. Yes, Joe Alwyn wrote lyrics with Taylor Swift under the pseudonym William Bowery. Yes, that means he has been linked to Taylor Swift forever through her music. 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Q. How old is Joe Alwyn?

Joe Alwyn was born on 21 February 1991, so as of December 2023, he is 32 years old. He is quickly approaching his 33rd birthday. Joe was born in  Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, and raised in North London.

Q. Who is Joe Alwyn dating now?

It’s hard to tell who Joe Alwyn is dating now as he has not confirmed a relationship with anyone since his break up with Taylor Swift in April 2023. However, according to sources, there have been reports that he was dating Emma Laird, who is his co-star for the upcoming movie The Brutalist.

Q. Does Taylor Swift respond to fan mail?

Yes, Talor Swift does respond to fans with mail but she doesn't respond to every piece of fan mail, as she receives an enormous amount of fan mail, making it physically impossible for her to personally respond to each one.

Taylor is known for being one of the most dedicated and attentive celebrities when it comes to interacting with her fans.  Taylor does have a dedicated fan mail address managed by her team. You can find the address on fan sites or through reputable Taylor Swift forums. 

Q. Who is Taylor Swift's new boyfriend?

As of December 2023, Taylor Swift is dating NFL star, Travis Kelce. The dating reports first emerged after the two were spotted attending each other's events and seemed to be enjoying each other's company. 

Q. Does Joe Alwyn write with Taylor Swift?

Yes, Joe Alwyn does write with Taylor Swift! He co-writes some of her songs under the pseudonym William Bowery. This collaboration has actually been happening for several years, starting with her 2020 album "Folklore." Alwyn is also credited with co-writing one song on Taylor's latest album, "Midnights," titled "Sweet Nothing."

Q. How long did Taylor and Joe date?

As per the sources, Taylor Swift and Joe dated for six years before ending their relationship this April 2023, however, amid Swift's Eras Tour, their split was confirmed. Throughout their six years together, Swift and Alwyn mostly kept the intimate details of their relationship under wraps.