After getting married in a courthouse in September 2018, Hailey and Justin Bieber have been adapting to life as a newly-wedded couple. And in the latest Vogue cover story, the Biebers opened up about their relationship, including Justin’s period of celibacy before they got married. In the candid profile published today, February 7th, Justin revealed that before reconnecting with Hailey in June 2018, he had a “legitimate problem with sex.” He told the magazine that, as a result, he remained celibate for more than a year, partly for religious reasons and partly to avoid “hurt and pain.”
"I think sex can cause a lot of pain," he told Vogue. "Sometimes people have sex because they don’t feel good enough. Because they lack self-worth. Women do that, and guys do that. I wanted to rededicate myself to God in that way because I really felt it was better for the condition of my soul. And I believe that God blessed me with Hailey as a result. There are perks."
The pop star did admit that part of the reason he and Hailey tied the knot so soon was because they wanted to consummate their relationship. But more importantly, he said that running into her again after time apart made his feelings come flooding back.
"I just forgot how much I loved her and how much I missed her and how much of a positive impact she made on my life," he told the magazine. "I was like, 'Holy cow, this is what I’ve been looking for.'"
For her part, Hailey acknowledged that being married isn’t necessarily easy, especially as two young people who are still figuring things out. But she made it clear that she doesn’t regret it.
"We’re really young, and that’s a scary aspect. We’re going to change a lot," she said. "But we’re committed to growing together and supporting each other in those changes. That’s how I look at it. At the end of the day, too, he’s my best friend. I never get sick of him."
We’re wishing the Biebers all the best as they continue to navigate this new phase of life.
