Friends say the relationship between Paris Hilton and events promoter Cy Waits has hit the skids. A source said, “He finds it hard to be in the spotlight and [deal with] the attention and stress on the relationship that comes with it.” Another source added, “They are done. She doesn’t want anyone to hold her back.” Other friends said the couple have hit a rough patch but could reconcile.

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Waits is also said to be unhappy with how their relationship was portrayed on her Oxygen reality show, “The World According to Paris,” where Hilton is seen complaining about his controlling ways including constant texts and e-mails. Last week, Hilton was spotted at club Beverly in LA, where spies said she was “visibly upset about her situation with Cy.” But Waits told us everything is fine: “We’re great. I love her more than ever.” He also said he’s never seen the Oxygen show, but doesn’t like the media scrutiny of their relationship as a result of the program. Hilton’s rep had no comment.