Justin Bieber met Hailey in 2009 at the Today Show when Hailey was just 12 years old, introduced by her father Stephen Baldwin . Years later Justin and Hailey started dating on and off for years in starting in 2014 . While he went back and forth with Selena Gomez who later married Benny Blanco. Justin and Hailey married in the summer of 2018. But despite being married for 8 years and also having a child together, a one year old son name Jack. There have been several instances of Justin being allegedly still in love or obsessed with Selena Gomez who wed her husband Benny Blanco in the summer of 2025.
The relationship between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez is often described by fans and media as a “toxic love cycle” because of the way their relationship repeatedly started, ended, and restarted over several years. Their story became one of the most talked-about celebrity relationships of the 2010s, not just because of their fame, but because of the emotional ups and downs that played out publicly. The involvement of Hailey Bieber later added another layer to the situation.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez first began dating around 2010 when both were young pop stars rising quickly in the entertainment industry. At first their relationship seemed like a classic young celebrity romance. Fans loved seeing them together and the media frequently covered their appearances, music, and social media interactions. However, as time went on, their relationship became unstable. They broke up and reunited multiple times between roughly 2012 and 2018.
One reason their relationship is often described as toxic is the pattern of emotional highs and lows. After arguments or breakups, the two would sometimes reconnect again not long after. This cycle can be difficult for couples because unresolved issues tend to resurface each time they get back together. In interviews and song lyrics, both artists hinted at emotional struggles connected to their relationship. Fame also made things harder because every disagreement or reunion became a public spectacle. Constant media attention and fan pressure can amplify problems that might otherwise stay private.
During one of their breakups in 2015–2016, Justin Bieber became more publicly connected to Hailey Baldwin, who is now known as Hailey Bieber. At the time they described themselves as close friends, though there were rumors of romantic involvement. Eventually Justin and Selena reunited again in 2017, which surprised many fans. However, that reunion did not last long. By early 2018 they had separated once again.
Soon after that breakup, Justin Bieber rekindled his relationship with Hailey Baldwin. Their relationship moved very quickly compared to his previous one. The couple got engaged in mid-2018 and married later that year. Their fast engagement led many fans to speculate that Justin’s long, complicated history with Selena may have influenced his decision to commit quickly. Some people believed he wanted stability after years of emotional turbulence.
The situation also fueled intense online fan debates. Supporters of Selena Gomez sometimes accused Justin of hurting her emotionally, while others believed both individuals contributed to the unhealthy cycle. Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber often faced criticism or comparisons from fans who still associated Justin strongly with Selena. Over time, Hailey has spoken about how difficult it was to deal with constant comparisons and public narratives surrounding her marriage.
Today, the three individuals have largely moved on with their lives. Justin and Hailey Bieber are married and often present a united relationship publicly. Selena Gomez has focused on her music, acting career, and business ventures. Looking back, the “toxic love cycle” label reflects how repeated breakups, reconciliations, and public pressure created a complicated dynamic that was difficult for everyone involved.


Credit: the today show in 2009
He posted several memes and pics on his instagram throwing alleged shade at a Selena Gomez engagement early 2025.

Credit: Selena Gomez and Justin Beiber instagram
Also Hailey Bieber has a history of shading Selena Gomez and later denying once she received backlash from Selena Gomez fans.

Credit : Selena Gomez and Kylie Jenner instagram
Recently , social media has decided to reminisce about 2016 which was ten years ago. Justin was caught liking a comment on a picture of him kissing Selena Gomez despite being married to Hailey Bieber.

Hailey Baldwin also posted a throwback picture of her and Justin from 2016 but allegedly deleted it .

credit: Hailey Bieber instagram
But the question is….despite Justin Bieber being married and Selena Gomez also moving on is there hope for reconciliation after all these years … Only time will tell . But one thing is definitely sure feelings are still lingering whether both parties admit or not.
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