Adele has been living with Paul, a wealthy businessman, but has never worn a wedding ring

Grammy winner singer, 34, Adele and 40-year-old sports agent Rich Paul have been dating since early 2021, starting in gorgeous New York and the two have been photographed together on separate dates Hang out, from urban weddings to NBA games to enviable Italian vacations.

On October 10th, Adele and Rich Paul at Santa Monica 's Giorgio Baldi date night looked comfortable, but also stylish. In the photo, which you can see here, the singer is wearing sweatpants over a skinny long graphic cardigan. She finished the look with sneakers and her hair was straight and parted down the middle. Meanwhile, Rich is out in a low-key outfit in a tracksuit and a white T-shirt.

Adele is also apparently not wearing any jewelry on her hands, and although rumors of engagement with the diamond ring have previously sparked, the two may not actually be engaged. In an interview with ELLE in August,

asked Adele directly if she was engaged. She didn't answer the question, simply insisting that she was "not married."

Adele is currently preparing for her Las Vegas residency and has moved into Paul's residence, which will officially register at Caesars Palace on November 18th.

In December 2021, sources close to the couple revealed that Adele and Richie were a real deal, not a marriage.

"Adele is a very strong, independent woman who is confident in herself and knows what kind of partner she wants," they noted. "Anyone who knows Adele knows that it takes someone just as strong to pique Adele's interest, but that's what Richie is. He may not be known to some people because he's been behind the scenes, But he's a very strong guy, what he does, and how he presents himself.