Camila Cabello recently spoke about reconnecting with past loves during an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast. She openly admitted that she does not hesitate to reach out to her ex-boyfriends. She described herself as someone who follows her emotions and acts on them without fear.
During the conversation, she revealed that she and Shawn Mendes briefly got back together in the spring of 2023. Their first breakup happened in 2021 after dating for two years.
Camila explained that she prefers to deal with her emotions directly rather than letting them build up inside her mind. She compared herself to Ryan Gosling’s character in The Notebook, saying she would rather be honest about her feelings than bottle them up.
Camila has always been open about her impulsive nature, and she believes that addressing emotions head-on is better than avoiding them.
She shared that she does not regret reconnecting with Shawn Mendes. Even though their relationship did not last, she felt it was a good experience.
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’ Second Chance at Love
When talking about her brief reunion with Shawn, Camila described it as a positive experience, even though it ended quickly. She said,
“I opted for that route. It is what it is. It was a great route, it was a fun time. It was a fun moment.”
She explained that, in the end, they both realized their relationship was not the right fit. It was not working, and they did not need to force something that did not feel right. She added,
“You’re just kind of like, it’s not a fit, it doesn’t feel right. And I think, luckily, I was in a place in my life where it took me less time to realize that.
It took us both less time to be like, ‘This doesn’t feel right and we don’t need to try so hard to make it work. It’s all good.’”
Camila’s words showed that she and Shawn did not have a dramatic or messy breakup. Instead, they both understood that their relationship was not meant to last forever.
How Their Reunion Sparked Speculation
Rumors about Camila and Shawn’s relationship reigniting began when they were spotted together at Coachella in April 2023. Many fans noticed their closeness and speculated that they were back together. Sources later revealed that the two had been in touch for several months before the event.
They had originally ended their relationship in November 2021 after dating for two years. At the time, they issued a joint statement that read:
“Hey guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship, but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever.
We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.”
The statement reassured fans that there was no bad blood between them. Even though their romance ended, they remained supportive of each other.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello (Credit: Getty Images)Camila’s Honest Take on Reconnecting With Exes
During the Call Her Daddy podcast, Camila joked about how she supports getting back together with ex-boyfriends. She said,
“I think it’s known, I’m a fan. I support it, supported it in the past.”
She explained that she does not believe in forbidding herself from doing something. In fact, if someone tells her not to do something, she might want to do it even more. She said,
“I’m the kind of person—you can’t forbid things from me because I will want to do it more.”
Her reunion with Shawn became a widely discussed topic after their Coachella appearance. They were seen showing affection toward each other, which fueled rumors that they were officially back together.
However, after giving their relationship another try, Camila realized that it was not the right fit.
She explained that she would rather express her emotions and take action than sit and overthink things. She compared herself to The Notebook again, saying she would rather take a chance on love than wonder “what if.”
“I’m kind of impulsive in that way—if I feel it, I say it. The worst thing for it to live in is my mind, and then I’m like Ryan Gosling in The Notebook, building a house for this person.
So, I would rather say it and see what happens and then wake up the next day and find out that it’s been heavily documented. I opted for that route. It is what it is. It was a fun route—it was a fun moment.”
Why Camila and Shawn Are Not Getting Back Together Again
After their second breakup, Camila is certain that she and Shawn will not be getting back together again. She made it clear that their relationship simply was not meant to work in the long run. She said,
“It wasn’t even a decision. I think you are just kind of like, ‘Yeah, this doesn’t really—it’s not a fit.’ It doesn’t feel right.
I think luckily, I was in a place in my life where it took me less time to realize that—and it took us both less time to be like, ‘This doesn’t feel right and we don’t really need to try so hard to make it work. It’s all good. This is not feeling good, like, ‘Let’s be friends, I love you. It’s all good, let’s move on.’”
Her words showed that she and Shawn reached a mature understanding. They did not force their relationship to continue just for the sake of it. Instead, they respected each other enough to let go and move forward as friends.
Camila’s Thoughts on Shawn Mendes Today
Even though they are no longer together, Camila still thinks highly of Shawn. She expressed that she has nothing but love and respect for him. She said,
“I will always care about him and love him. He’s such a good person.”
She also feels lucky that their breakup was not filled with negativity. She knows that some people have bad experiences with their exes, but that was not the case for her and Shawn. She said,
“I’m lucky because some people have exes who are awful—and he is not. He’s a really kind, good person.”
Camila’s words showed that even though their relationship did not last, she still holds Shawn in high regard. They shared important moments together, and she appreciates the time they had.
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’ love story had its ups and downs, but they both handled their breakups with maturity. Camila believes in following her emotions and taking chances, even if it means reconnecting with a former love.
She and Shawn tried to make things work again, but they quickly realized they were better as friends.
Despite ending their relationship for a second time, Camila and Shawn remain on good terms. Camila continues to have love and respect for Shawn, and she feels grateful that their breakup was not bitter.
Her story is a reminder that sometimes, even the strongest connections do not always last forever. But as long as there is mutual respect and understanding, people can move forward without resentment.