Revealing the Truth Behind Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes' Shocking Split

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The former couple, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, have ended their relationship once again. According to an exclusive source, it was Camila who made the decision to end things. The source also mentions that Mendes is feeling very upset that they couldn't make their relationship work.

The "Señorita" collaborators found that their past issues resurfaced when they attempted to give their relationship another try. Spending a significant amount of time together brought back many of their old problems, according to an insider familiar with the situation.

Initially, Cabello and the Canadian artist were enthusiastic about the idea of rekindling their romance. The prospect felt nostalgic and brought back the initial feelings they had when they first began dating. However, after a few months, they were reminded of why they broke up in the first place, the same insider reveals.

The second source revealed that the former Fifth Harmony singer and Mendes came to the realization that they are better suited as friends rather than romantic partners. Although their relationship has come to an end, there is no animosity between them.

Cabello and the "Stitches" singer had started dating in 2019 but decided to end their relationship two years later. They expressed their gratitude for the support they received throughout their journey and emphasized that they will remain best friends moving forward. This joint statement was shared with their fans via social media in 2021.

Cabello and Mendes both found solace in their music following their breakup and started dating other people. Cabello had a brief relationship with Austin Kevitch, the founder of Lox Club, but it didn't last long. Mendes, on the other hand, spent time with Sabrina Carpenter and was frequently seen with chiropractor Jocelyne Miranda.

In April, fans started speculating about a possible reconciliation between Cabello and Mendes when they were seen getting close at Coachella in California. Although they were coy about their relationship status at the time, they were later seen together on multiple occasions, including in the VIP tent at one of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in New Jersey.

Cabello and the Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile star had moved in together and were spending every day together, fueling rumors of their relationship progressing. However, news of their breakup coincided with Mendes releasing a song that fans speculated was about Cabello, expressing confusion and a longing for their past love.

Mendes' lyrics not only appeared to be influenced by the devastating effects of the recent wildfires in Canada but also resonated with some listeners as a reflection on the possibility of reigniting a past relationship. With heartfelt sincerity, he croons, "Existing without you is simply not existing at all. Therefore, what purpose do we have in allowing ourselves to suffer?"