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Shaun White and his girlfriend Nina Dobrev are officially rocking the IT town. The duo met in 2020 after this snowboarding legend, Shaun split with his ex, Sarah Barthel, back in 2019. Following the split, romance was a tough ground for this “Flying Tomato” as a series of allegations came up against him. But, finally, with those bumps behind him, Shaun was ready to race for the final time in the Winter Olympics 2022. 


Shaun and Nina first met during a presentation in 2019. Later, he also came clean about his funny experience when the restaurant servers they went to dine in recognized her and were excited, but he had no idea who she was. But as Shaun left to compete in Olympics, the duo’s close acquaintances were buzzing with a piece of news. The duo might get engaged soon.

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Shaun White and Nina Dobrev might get engaged soon, says a friend

Nina didn’t visit Beijing for the Winter Olympics, courtesy of the strict COVID protocols. But, according to the duo’s acquaintances, they were in planning to take the next step. Their friends could not stop gushing about them. “They are so freaking cute and solid together,”  and added“I would not be surprised if an engagement happens any day now.” From sharing an apartment to sharing a mutual love for cute canines and business goals, Shaun and Nina are total goals. Their friend also filled in about their affection for each other, saying, “They’ve decided that any free minute they get, they spend with each other.”

Thanks to Shaun’s active social media presence, fans regularly get a glimpse of the couple delving into a variety of activities. From attending, posh parties to snowboarding and vacationing the duo does it all.

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Due to Nina’s pretty hectic shooting schedule, the couple had to do long distance with each other. But even then they would fly out to meet the other. Finally, the common friend also said, “I really think this is it for both of them,” pointing out that the search for the special one might end for them at last. 

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White says he’d love to plan a family someday

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It is exciting news for both sports and Hollywood fans. Talking about his relationship with the “Vampire Diaries” actress Nina Dobrev, White also hinted at their plans. One day, White said, he’d like to have a family, that would be quite an experience for someone like him. But, for now, the couple is yet to take any big decisions and seems to enjoy their “we” time. 

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