Fans were heartbroken when singers, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello broke up again last year. However, it seems the spotlight and cameras could be one of the reasons for the broken couple. The ‘Stitches’ singer has claimed he no longer pursued social media to avoid comments on his relationship with Camila. The couple stated that they are still friends despite breaking up.
A close source confirmed the singers’ breakup in June 2023. The source claimed that the couple tested the waters again after coming back into each other’s lives, but it turned out to be a fling that they soon put an end to. Later, Shawn released a single that was about wildfires in Canada but fans believed it to be about Camila. Now the singer has opened up about the relationship and the issues he faced while dealing with their breakup.
“I Don’t Really Go On Social Media Anymore”: How Shawn Mendes Sheilds Himself From Public Opinions
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes became the dream couple when news of their dating began to spark. Mendes recently appeared on the podcast, ‘On Purpose With Jay Shetty‘, revealing how he felt dating in the spotlight. The couple’s public display of affection left many singles in awe. However, the singers bore the bane of dating in the media limelight.
Mendes stated, “I mean, honestly, I think Camila and I have just done the best job at preserving our private lives. Little fire of love for each other, because no matter how strong mentally you are, when there are millions of people commenting on it, it’s so hard not to be affected by it, and to be swayed by it, and to be inspired by it, and to desire it because people desire it, or to hate it because people hate it, and it’s just human.”
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He continued, “And I feel like her and I have just like worked extremely hard to just protect each other, and protect that love, you know, and I learned a lot about that. And it’s part of it. It’s definitely part of it.” Mendes confessed, “And there’s no getting away from that. But if I’m being completely honest, I don’t really go on social media anymore.”
“I’ve Become Pretty Strict On That Part”: Shawn Mendes Makes New Dating Rules
After breaking up with Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes is turning a new page on his life, creating new dating rules. The singer said, “So I don’t really see or care what people say about my love life or my relationships because it’s just, it’s honestly too detrimental to the actual relationship itself that I’ve become pretty strict on that part of it, you know, but it’s crazy, man. This is not a movie.”
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Mendes and Cabello broke up, stating both are busy in their careers and have decided to remain friends. Shawn revealed how he maintains his friendship with his ex-girlfriend. He said, “And, you know, we’re both amazing at that. I’ll be the first to text her. She’ll be the first to text me. And we just, as long as we’re good, we’re good. All the noise is just noise, and that’s been a huge part of it.”
