Peter Weber’s mother Barb ‘put a lot of pressure’ on the pilot’s relationship with Kelley Flanagan

Peter Weber said his relationship with girlfriend Kelley Flanagan ‘simply didn’t work out in the end,’ as he announced their split via Instagram last week.

But a source close to the situation claims that the 29-year-old pilot’s notoriously ‘overbearing’ mother Barbara may have played a role in the couple’s untimely breakup.

‘Barb put a lot of pressure on them, which was definitely hard,’ said the insider, who discussed the end of Kelley and Peter’s nine month romance with E! News on Tuesday.

Meddling mama? A source close to the situation claims that Peter Weber’s notoriously ‘overbearing’ mother Barbara may have played a role in his recent breakup with girlfriend Kelley Flanagan; Peter and Kelley pictured

The source said that although 28-year-old tax attorney Kelley ‘did think Barb was very controlling and overbearing,’ she truly tried to not let it affect [her] relationship’ with Peter.

Despite Barb’s reputation for meddling in her son’s love life, the source insisted that it did not play a ‘huge factor’ in Peter and Kelley’s decision to part ways, noting that ‘[Barb] got along with Kelley and they enjoyed each other.’

Barbara even left a heartfelt comment on her son’s breakup post on Instagram, where she admitted that her and her husband Peter’s ‘hearts ache’ for the couple.

She added: ‘Kelley will always have a piece of our hearts and we wish her only the best. Mom and Dad.’ 

Under pressure: 'Barb put a lot of pressure on them, which was definitely hard,' said the insider, who discussed the end of Kelley and Peter's nine month romance with E! News on Tuesday; Peter and Barb pictured

Under pressure: ‘Barb put a lot of pressure on them, which was definitely hard,’ said the insider, who discussed the end of Kelley and Peter’s nine month romance with E! News on Tuesday; Peter and Barb pictured

The biggest issue between the pair was Peter’s commitment issues, with the insider revealing: ‘Peter is not ready to be with one girl.’

Weber put his lack of commitment on display for the entire world in March of 2020 as he revealed that he called off his engagement to fiancee Hannah Ann Sluss, 24, whom he proposed to on the finale episode of The Bachelor. 

The Delta Airlines pilot announced his spit from Flanagan just days before they were set to move into a place together in Manhattan, New York.

Kelley had been eagerly documenting the move on her own Instagram, often sharing footage of her packing her belongings. 

Closing the chapter: Peter Weber said his relationship with girlfriend Kelley Flanagan 'simply didn't work out in the end,' as he announced their split via Instagram last week; Peter and Kelley pictured on December 31

Closing the chapter: Peter Weber said his relationship with girlfriend Kelley Flanagan ‘simply didn’t work out in the end,’ as he announced their split via Instagram last week; Peter and Kelley pictured on December 31

Making it work: They revealed that although the 28-year-old tax attorney 'did think Barb was very controlling and overbearing,' she truly tried to not let it affect [her] relationship' with Peter; Kelley, Peter, and Barb pictured

Making it work: They revealed that although the 28-year-old tax attorney ‘did think Barb was very controlling and overbearing,’ she truly tried to not let it affect [her] relationship’ with Peter; Kelley, Peter, and Barb pictured

Peter reportedly ‘thought he could take the step of moving in with Kelley but he couldn’t handle it.’

‘Kelley suspected something was up with him because Peter was being distant. She is definitely heartbroken,’ the source added. 

Although he may have been the root of the couple’s breakup, Weber is ‘also very upset about the situation and doesn’t know if he’s making the right choice.’

‘He thinks he will regret this eventually.’

Commitment issues: The biggest issue between the pair was Peter's commitment issues, with the insider revealing: 'Peter is not ready to be with one girl'; Peter pictured in 2020

Commitment issues: The biggest issue between the pair was Peter’s commitment issues, with the insider revealing: ‘Peter is not ready to be with one girl’; Peter pictured in 2020

Exhibit A: Weber put his lack of commitment on display for the entire world in March of 2020 as he revealed that he called off his engagement to fiancee Hannah Ann Sluss, 24, whom he proposed to on the finale episode of The Bachelor; Hannah and Peter pictured in March 2020

Exhibit A: Weber put his lack of commitment on display for the entire world in March of 2020 as he revealed that he called off his engagement to fiancee Hannah Ann Sluss, 24, whom he proposed to on the finale episode of The Bachelor; Hannah and Peter pictured in March 2020

As of now, Kelley is reportedly ‘staying with her family but plans to go back to Chicago.’

The brunette beauty has also apparently ‘considered starting over in a new city but no concrete plans for that yet.’

Peter and Kelley have both addressed the end of their nine month relationship on social media and are reportedly ‘still in touch’ with one another because they ‘need to figure out how they are going to handle the [Manhattan] apartment situation.’

While announcing his split from Flanagan on December 31, Weber said that the pair had ‘decided to go [their] separate ways’ after nine months together.

Not gonna happen: Peter reportedly 'thought he could take the step of moving in with Kelley but he couldn't handle it'

Not gonna happen: Peter reportedly ‘thought he could take the step of moving in with Kelley but he couldn’t handle it’

‘While our relationship was filled with countless beautiful memories, our relationship simply didn’t work out in the end.

‘Kelley is someone I will always have a special love for. Someone I have learned more from than she will ever understand. Someone I am so thankful came into my life and someone who I will always wish all of life’s greatest blessings on,’ continued Peter, who included a photo of himself and the brunette beauty in his post.

‘These moments in life always hurt, but in my opinion that shows you it was worth the time you spent together. Thank you Kelley.’

Peter famously eliminated the 28-year-old tax attorney during week seven of the 24th season on the ABC dating competition.

Sensing it: 'Kelley suspected something was up with him because Peter was being distant. She is definitely heartbroken,' the source added; Kelley and Peter pictured

Sensing it: ‘Kelley suspected something was up with him because Peter was being distant. She is definitely heartbroken,’ the source added; Kelley and Peter pictured

Tying lose ends: Peter and Kelley have both addressed the end of their nine month relationship on social media and are reportedly 'still in touch' with one another because they 'need to figure out how they are going to handle the [Manhattan] apartment situation'; Peter and Kelley pictured

Tying lose ends: Peter and Kelley have both addressed the end of their nine month relationship on social media and are reportedly ‘still in touch’ with one another because they ‘need to figure out how they are going to handle the [Manhattan] apartment situation’; Peter and Kelley pictured

In her own post, shared to Instagram on January 3, Kelley admitted that she had to ‘take some time to process’ the breakup before speaking on it.

‘It saddens me to say this but Peter and I have decided to go our separate ways. Peter and I had some unbelievable times together and they will definitely be missed,’ she wrote.

‘Unfortunately him and I are in two different stages of our lives and saw our future paths differently. I wish Peter the absolute best and want to thank everyone for your continued support as I move on to my next chapter. 

‘I’m still hoping to make it to New York one of these days, but for now I just want to focus on my happiness! 2021, I can’t wait to see what you have in store!’ concluded Kelley.

Processing heartbreak: In her own post, shared to Instagram on January 3, Kelley admitted that she had to 'take some time to process' the breakup before speaking on it

Processing heartbreak: In her own post, shared to Instagram on January 3, Kelley admitted that she had to ‘take some time to process’ the breakup before speaking on it