But sources close to the couple tell PEOPLE exclusively the engaged stars just needed abreak from the negativitythey’ve been receiving from fans since their whirlwind engagement.
“They’re justtired of being attacked,” says a Grande insider. “They don’t get why there’s backlash when it’s supposed to be a really happy time for them. Pete especially has been getting a lot of hate from fans. It’s been hurtful, andhe’s actually pretty sensitive.”
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“Are you guys all insane? i was talking about how cute her grandpa is. what’s wrong with that? you guys will really look for anything to attack people. it’s sad,” he wrote back to one fan.
According to the insider, Grande, 25, also “doesn’t want drama,” and the couple — who gotengaged last monthafterjust weeks of dating— decided it was “easier to cut things off for now instead of being on the defensive all the time.”
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After stepping away from the social media platform, Davidson is “now in a good place,” adds a source close to theSaturday Night Livestar.
“He’s decided to focus on his relationship and how happy they are instead of on all of the haters and naysayers,” says the Davidson source. “They’re still very happy and looking forward to getting married. He just doesn’t need all of these trolls bringing him down.”
In the meantime, Grande is focused on promotion for her upcoming albumSweetener, out Aug. 17, while Davidson has been making the comedy club rounds ahead of SNL’s return this fall.
source: people.com
