Rudy Gobert and Julia Bonilla's Relationship Playbook
Rudy Gobert and Julia Bonilla's Relationship Playbook
By Edcel Panganiban July 30, 2024 09:32
Finding a bond in the high-speed world of professional sports can be tough. Still, NBA player Rudy Gobert and their girlfriend Julia Bonilla intersect at an opportune moment in life that eventually leads them to great love.
Gobert was with the French national team in Paris for a charity event when they met, and this time is 2022. Bonilla, who is a French native, attended the event as a guest.
Following the event, they connected over their love of adventure, travel, and making a difference in the world. "With him, we just clicked on so many levels," said Bonilla.
Building a Life Together
From there, as Gobert and Bonilla's relationship flourished, it sprouted into something deeper. By then, in early 2023, the couple started living together and divided their time between Gobert's house in Minnesota and Bonilla's apartment in Paris.
However, as Bonilla explains: "It was a huge step after just two weeks of dating, but we both felt it was meant to be. Rudy's career keeps him busy, but we prioritize time together to nurture our relationship even with his demanding schedule."
The Ins and Outs of a Public Relationship
Surely, the public scrutiny accompanying being a professional athlete presents its own obstacles. Aside from the infamous COVID-19 incident in 2020, Gobert has tiptoed around a few controversies throughout his career.
Bonilla has been there for me through all of this. She then launched into her own fierce defense of her partner, calling Rudy a "dedicated" and maybe most tellingly hardworking person who doesn't need the kind of disrespect and negativity that occasionally gets thrown his way.
Expanding Their Family
The happy couple announced with the play of a sonogram that they were expecting their first child together back in February 2024. The news was announced with a touching Instagram post that received an avalanche of congratulations from fans, fellow players, and the wider NBA community.
Fittingly captioned "Legacy," the simple message spoke volumes to Gobert and his girlfriend about everything these moments represented in their lives going forward.
The couple delivered their son on May 6, 2024, and the ordeal was not easy either. Some people, including former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, criticized that decision after Gobert missed an important playoff game against the Denver Nuggets to be with Bonilla.
The Blueprint To Relationship Success
The couple has remained committed to each other and their relationship. They have weathered the storm of being famous and having a grueling career together while also making sure they prioritize each other's feelings of love and support.
"Rudy and I have a great relationship," Bonilla said. We are each other's rock, and we know that together, we will face it head-on, no matter what life throws our way.
To them, they have written a beautiful how-to manual on how to be in a relationship with one another: open communication, mutual respect, and love for each other.
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