Suki Waterhouse is giving us a peek into her life and relationship with Robert Pattinson, and it’s quite an interesting story.
The 31-year-old multi-talented artist has been dating the 37-year-old Batman star since 2018, and they recently took a significant step in their relationship by moving in together. However, like most big changes in life, moving in together came with its own set of anxieties.
Suki spoke candidly about her anxiety during an appearance on Apple’s Drive Minds: A Type 7 podcast, hosted by Gillian Sagansky. She revealed that she experienced a “crushing weight of anxiety” when it came to their move. She wasn’t even there to oversee it, so all her belongings were packed up and shipped to their new home:
“I’ve been having such a crushing weight of anxiety because I’ve moved.
I wasn’t there for the move, so everything just got boxed up and sent.”
In this process, Suki hired a “professional cleaner” to handle packing her old apartment and moving her into Rob’s place. It wasn’t an easy task for her, especially since she had lived alone before. She shared her experiences of letting go of her old things and dealing with the change that comes with moving in with a significant other.
But it seems that Rob is quite understanding and supportive of the transition. He doesn’t make a fuss about the mess or chaos, and Suki considers herself fortunate in that regard. She even thinks he finds it charming. So, it looks like their cohabitation is off to a good start, despite the initial anxiety.
“It doesn’t feel like that much of a crazy thing. And I’m very lucky because he is so accepting of the mess and the chaos. He never says anything about it.
He kind of thinks it’s like, charming. So I’m very lucky for that.”
In the podcast, Suki also revealed an intriguing detail about her personal life before meeting Rob. She mentioned that she had taken a “bout of celibacy” for about six months. This period of self-imposed celibacy followed some difficult experiences, including being ghosted and going through breakups.
Suki explained that this break from romantic entanglements allowed her to step away from the chaos of dating, receiving attention, and the ups and downs that come with it. During this time, she became very comfortable with her own company and found clarity in solitude.
“I’ve been ghosted and broken up with after dating someone for a year, that was pretty bad. But it turned out to be brilliant because I took it like a bout of celibacy.”
She further stated:
“It’s just something about taking away the chaos of receiving attention, having to deal with it and texting people and getting those lurches of excitement.”
Then, the unexpected happened. She met Rob, and their relationship developed. Suki described this connection as “extra special” because it followed a period of personal growth and self-discovery. It seems that her “bout of celibacy” was a transformative experience that prepared her for the unique bond she shares with Rob:
It turned out to be great. I got very clear and got very comfortable with being by myself – then I ended up meeting my boyfriend.
It felt extra special in a way.”
In the end, Suki’s story reminds us of the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. Sometimes, taking a step back from the dating scene can lead to surprising and meaningful connections when the time is right.
