AceShowbiz - Young love in Hollywood can be a rollercoaster, and Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan's relationship seems to be no exception. Amid rumors of breakups and reconciliations, the couple is facing public scrutiny while keeping their relationship undefined.

Following alleged split, a source told PEOPLE that the relationship between Sabrina Carpenter, 25, and Barry Keoghan, 31, is "on and off."

This statement came shortly after rumors surfaced, claiming that the pair had split due to Keoghan's excessive partying and drinking. The Sun reported that Carpenter "was getting increasingly frustrated" with Keoghan's antics, prompting her to focus on her skyrocketing career as she prepares for her upcoming tour.

Despite these breakup rumors, Keoghan appeared to support Carpenter publicly by liking her Instagram post, which featured her in baby blue lingerie.

The couple first sparked romance rumors after a Los Angeles dinner date in December 2023, following their encounter at Paris Fashion Week a few months prior. They confirmed their relationship officially in February when they were seen sharing a kiss after leaving Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles.

The relationship went public with their first official red carpet appearance as a couple at the Met Gala in May. Yet, Carpenter has kept their relationship relatively undefined.

When asked by Rolling Stone if she considers Keoghan her boyfriend, she responded, "How do I skirt around this question?" She added, "The [dating] pool is the pool, and when you meet people that feel authentic and are so brilliant and amazing in every way, that's what you do."

Carpenter's openness about her feelings is also evident in her music. Keoghan starred as the love interest in her "Please Please Please" music video, which premiered in June. His appearance added a unique touch to the music video.

Describing his performance, Carpenter called him "one of the best actors of this generation." Following backlash due to what some fans interpreted as an offensive lyric targeting Keoghan's Irish heritage, Carpenter insisted, "He loved the song. He's obsessed with the lyrics, and I'm so grateful for that."

The couple's future remains uncertain, with sources describing their relationship as casual. However, Carpenter continues to focus on her career, inspired by her "idol" Taylor Swift to let an audience interpret her songs. Reflecting on her songwriting process, she said, "It feels easier to write about things that happened in the past, or that haven't happened yet."

As Sabrina Carpenter gears up for her tour, her relationship with Barry Keoghan remains a topic of fascination for fans and followers. Only time will reveal whether this "on and off" romance will find its steady rhythm.