They’ve been spotted enjoying each other’s company during the last few weeks.
But Selena Gomez, 25, and Justin Bieber, 23, have reportedly agreed to scale back on public displays of affection, according to PEOPLE magazine.
A Bieber source told the publication that the musically-inclined couple ‘are great and very happy.’
In hiding: They’ve been spotted enjoying each other’s company during the last few weeks. But Selena Gomez , 25, and Justin Bieber, 23, have reportedly agreed to scale back on public displays of affection, according to PEOPLE magazine. Seen on November 1
The source then went on to explain why the pair decided to scale back the public aspect of their relationship for now.
‘It just got too crazy last week with all the attention,’ the Bieber source continued, referrring to the multiple public dates and outings the couple shared in Los Angeles the last few weeks.
While Bieber and Gomez haven’t officially announced their new relationship, the source confirmed that ‘everything is okay with them.’
The first round: Here they are seen in 2011 at the American Music Awards in LA
Kisses! A Bieber source told the publication that the musically-inclined couple ‘are great and very happy’; seen in 2011 at the American Music Awards in LA
‘They just backed off a little from being out there and are being a bit more low-key,’ the source continued, adding that the couple are still not officially boyfriend and girlfriend again, ‘but it’s getting close.’
‘Justin canceled his tour to take care of his mental health and he wants to continue to focus on this. He didn’t like the chaos,’ the source said, adding that ‘they agreed to stay more low-key.’
Bieber has maintained a low profile, focusing on his health, after canceling the remaining 14 concerts of his 150-date, $256.3M-grossing Purpose World Tour on July 24 ‘due to unforeseen circumstances.’
Staying strong: Bieber has maintained a low profile after canceling the remaining 14 concerts of his 150-date, $256.3M-grossing Purpose World Tour on July 24 ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’; seen at church on Nov. 4
Cup of tea: While Bieber and Gomez haven’t officially announced their new relationship, the source confirmed that ‘everything is okay with them’; seen on Nov. 5
An insider revealed to PEOPLE that Gomez — who first started dating Bieber in 2010 — had never been able to get over her first love.
‘Justin was Selena’s first love. He will always have a special place in her heart,’ the insider said. ‘She’s always held out hope that one day the circumstances and timing would be right.’
Selena recently ended her relationship with singer The Weeknd while Justin has been rumored to be dating a bevvy of beauties.
‘He is waiting for Selena to tell him that they are officially back together. He doesn’t feel any rush, because no doubt they are already emotionally back together,’ the source continued, before acknowledging that Bieber knows he still has some work to do. ‘Justin still needs to win her family over and he realizes it will take some time. But he very much feels he is a different person.’
The source added, ‘He knows what he did wrong in the past and understands that Selena deserves better. He wants to be with her and will do anything to prove he can be a great boyfriend.’
Over: Selena recently ended her relationship with singer The Weeknd; seen at the Costume Institute Gala in 2017