AsKendall Jenner‘s romance withBen Simmonsheats up, the professional model is being “very protective” of the pair’s relationship.“She’s being very private about her relationship with Ben. Kendall’s really different from her sisters in that sense,” a source close to Jenner, 22, tells PEOPLE.“She honestly doesn’t want people talking about who she’s dating and is very protective of her personal life,” the source explains about theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar. “She hates the attention and it’s been annoying that thedrama with Tinashehas come up.”Jenner and the 21-year-old NBA player firstsparked romance rumorsearlier this summer and have frequently been spotted together since, including sisterKhloé Kardashian‘sFourth of July partyand lunch and shopping in Beverly Hills.“Things are definitely heating up though and she’s having a good time with him. She’s excited to spend the summer with Ben,” the source adds.Says the source, “Over the last year, she also slowed down some of her work and took a break from the runway. She deals with a lot of anxiety and needed a breather. That kind of traveling really takes a toll on her, but she’s been feeling good.”Getty (2)At the end of June, a source told PEOPLE that the new couple had been spending more time together in her hometown of Los Angeles — including at Simmons’ swanky new pad.RELATED VIDEO:Kendall JennerandKourtney KardashianPose in Sexy Bikinis for ‘Low-Key’ Memorial Day WeekendDespite reports that they were living together, the source said, “Ben is renting the house. Kendall is not on the lease. It’s a gorgeous house, so it makes sense that she wants to stay over as much as possible.”The source also added at the time that feelings between the two were intensifying.“Kendall and Ben have spent the past few days together in L.A,”the source addedabout the supermodel and athlete. “They do seem a bit more serious.”
AsKendall Jenner‘s romance withBen Simmonsheats up, the professional model is being “very protective” of the pair’s relationship.
“She’s being very private about her relationship with Ben. Kendall’s really different from her sisters in that sense,” a source close to Jenner, 22, tells PEOPLE.
“She honestly doesn’t want people talking about who she’s dating and is very protective of her personal life,” the source explains about theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar. “She hates the attention and it’s been annoying that thedrama with Tinashehas come up.”
Jenner and the 21-year-old NBA player firstsparked romance rumorsearlier this summer and have frequently been spotted together since, including sisterKhloé Kardashian‘sFourth of July partyand lunch and shopping in Beverly Hills.
“Things are definitely heating up though and she’s having a good time with him. She’s excited to spend the summer with Ben,” the source adds.
Says the source, “Over the last year, she also slowed down some of her work and took a break from the runway. She deals with a lot of anxiety and needed a breather. That kind of traveling really takes a toll on her, but she’s been feeling good.”
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At the end of June, a source told PEOPLE that the new couple had been spending more time together in her hometown of Los Angeles — including at Simmons’ swanky new pad.
RELATED VIDEO:Kendall JennerandKourtney KardashianPose in Sexy Bikinis for ‘Low-Key’ Memorial Day Weekend
Despite reports that they were living together, the source said, “Ben is renting the house. Kendall is not on the lease. It’s a gorgeous house, so it makes sense that she wants to stay over as much as possible.”
The source also added at the time that feelings between the two were intensifying.
“Kendall and Ben have spent the past few days together in L.A,”the source addedabout the supermodel and athlete. “They do seem a bit more serious.”
source: people.com