If you love a queer love story with a little panic, a little growth, and a whole lot of heart, meet Nicolás “Nico” Keenan and Rob Jetten.
Keenan, an Argentine field hockey player who competes internationally and plays club hockey in the Netherlands, recently opened up about how his relationship with Dutch politician Rob Jetten began — and one early moment he still regrets. (Source: Attitude)
According to Keenan, Jetten first slid into his DMs, and the connection grew from there into real-life dates and a relationship that eventually became public.
The twist is that early on, when Keenan wasn’t out publicly yet, Jetten left a supportive comment under one of Nico’s Instagram posts after a strong game.
And Nico asked him to delete it.
Keenan said he “felt immediately super bad” after realizing how much the secrecy hurt Jetten, and the way he tells it now is basically a love letter to personal growth.
It’s the kind of story that hits because it’s not about scandal — it’s about how coming out can be messy, emotional, and sometimes unfair to the people who love you most.
And it also explains why so many fans have become genuinely invested in them as a couple.
Rob Jetten isn’t just “the boyfriend,” he’s a major public figure in Dutch politics, currently serving as leader of the Democrats 66 (D66) party and a member of the Dutch House of Representatives, after previously serving as Minister for Climate and Energy Policy and as First Deputy Prime Minister in 2024.
Keenan, meanwhile, has become one of the most visible queer athletes in men’s field hockey, and he has spoken publicly about being bisexual and about the pressure that can come with visibility in elite sports.
In November 2024, the couple announced their engagement, sharing a photo taken in Paris during the Olympics with the caption: “Soon we will be Mr & Mr.”
So yes, what started with a DM and one deleted comment has turned into a full-on public love story — the kind with Olympic backdrops, political history vibes, and a couple that’s learning in real time how to be brave together.
And honestly, the most romantic part might be the simplest: Nico didn’t just move on from the moment he regrets, he owned it, said it out loud, and made sure people understood why it mattered.
That’s not just cute, it’s queer grown-up love.
📷 IG: @ nicokeenan / jettenrob