Tom Brady ‘puts the brakes on’ his relationship with Candice Swanepoel: They have different expectations

Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel are reportedly not approaching their relationship with the same expectations, with the retired NFL quarterback said to be reluctant to turn their reported romance into a public commitment with the supermodel, who is understood to be more eager to establish where things are heading. The pair are believed to have started dating in June, although reports of their relationship only emerged in October with the connection making sense as both are based in Miami and are said to have kept their meetings private for months before their connection became public knowledge.

But according to reports, Swanepoel has been more willing to make the relationship visible, whilst Brady is comfortable allowing things to continue without defining them – creating a difference that has raised questions about whether they want the same outcome. “Candice is definitely the one who has been more eager to get this relationship out there,” an insider said to the Daily Mail. “While Tom is happy to enjoy what they have without putting too much of a label on it. “He’s not going to broadcast it anytime soon because he enjoys being known as the bachelor. His relationship mindset only makes the women he does hook up with want him more because they want to attain what might be unattainable.” The source's account suggests Brady is not preparing to publicly embrace a serious partnership. His reported reluctance comes after a period in which his romantic life has attracted attention, but he has largely avoided discussing his relationships himself.

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Brady 's approach may be shaped by the priorities he has established since his marriage to Gisele Bundchen ended as the former couple were married for 13 years and share two children, Benjamin and Vivian whilst he also has a son, Jack , from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan . His recent dating history has included several high-profile names as he was linked to Russian model Irina Shayk and attracted attention after being seen with influencer Alix Earle at a New Year's Eve celebration in St. Barts on December 31 but neither connection was publicly confirmed as a serious relationship. The 38-year-old Swanepoel has her own family commitments, sharing two sons with her former fiancee, Hermann Nicoli as the South African model is internationally recognized for her Victoria's Secret career. The 49-year-old Brady has continued building his professional interests following his retirement from the NFL as his responsibilities include his FOX Sports broadcasting contract, reported to be worth $375 million over 10 years, alongside investments in sports franchises and other businesses. He holds stakes and ownerships in the Las Vegas Raiders , Las Vegas Aces and Birmingham City , among other ventures, and is keen to continue developing his portfolio as a businessman and executive before becoming willing to settle down again in the future. “Since Gisele, Tom has kept his distance from falling in love,” the source continued. “And has instead had flings or hookups because his kids and his job are what is important to him. “He knows relationships come and go, but family and football are forever, and he isn’t interested in heartache. His priority is his career, and the idea of settling into a committed relationship just isn’t at the top of his to-do list.”