Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were in a relationship together for a very long time. It was relatively on and off for the most part, but they were viewed as a couple for most of this time. Even when they finally broke up, they were still being photographed together in different areas.
Around 2017, to the surprise of many, Justin Bieber moved on from Selena and began dating Hailey Baldwin. They met through Hailey’s dad and developed a friendship that eventually led to marriage.
The tough question at hand is why did Justin choose to marry Hailey instead of Selena despite their longstanding relationship? Here are a few possible reasons why:
Too Young
It is important to note that Justin and Selena met when they were very young. As a result, their relationship was established at a very young age. This is a credible explanation as to why they did not make it, they simply were too young to recognize they weren’t right for each other but as they grew older they came to grips with this.
The situation between Justin and Hailey was much different as they met at an older age and were friends years before they became an item. Hailey was present to support Justin as he was dating Selena back in the day. Relationships built on friendships seem to have more ground to stand on and weather the storms. This could be one of the main reasons why Justin Bieber married Hailey instead of Selena.
Justin Bieber’s Family
Another reason why Justin might’ve chose Hailey instead of Selena is because of family. Justin had said earlier in his music that Selena had a problem with his family. Many times this impacts the decision to remain in a relationship let alone the decision to get married.
When Hailey and Justin started dating they received undeniable support from friends and family members that the relationship was a good decision. Justin’s father showed him support during his engagement with Hailey stating pride in his son’s decision.
Friend Groups
A relationship is hardly built on just the two people involved in the relationship. It is also made solid by having good friends to help keep the relationship up.
With Selena, it was said that their friend groups were not fans of each other and did not hang out with each other. This might have been due to their on and off status and their regular disagreements but there was an evident rift between the two friend groups.
This seemed to have played a big role as to why Justin married Hailey instead of Selena. The friend groups that Hailey had over the years were almost fully the same friends Justin had. The friends who were from the outside of their friend groups had no problem with Justin, but also loved and supported their relationship. This made it possible for them to develop a stronger relationship.
The Limelight
Maintaining a stable relationship in Hollywood with two superstars is a very difficult task. During their on periods, Selena and Justin portrayed a perfect relationship on social media and other public spaces. A situation that created even more strife within the relationship because they had to pretend for something that didn’t exist. Justin and Selena’s relationship was everything but perfect despite the public image they portrayed.
On the contrary, Justin and Hailey have taken a different approach to their relationship. A good reason why Justin might have chosen Hailey instead of Selena is Hailey is a much less popular public figure. Also, both Justin and Hailey are not afraid to portray difficulties in their relationships. The couple has chosen to be candid in their relationship even in the limelight to help reduce resentment within the relationship.
While there might not be one single reason as to why Justin Bieber married Hailey instead of Selena, we are sure it was probably a combination of reasons such as those just mentioned. Despite the fact Justin married Hailey Baldwin instead of Selena Gomez, Justin and Selena will be associated together for a very long time.