Why Joe Jonas Finds Post-Divorce Dating Terrifying
Because nothing says “life is a dumpster fire” more than a pop star admitting that swiping right feels like parachuting into a volcano, Joe Jonas has spilled the reluctant tea on his post-Sophie Turner love life. The former Disney heartthrob—now solo artist—jumped back into dating after his high-profile split from Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner, and spoiler alert: it’s been downright petrifying. On Facebook’s TalkShopLive Wednesday, Jonas confessed that rediscovering romance felt “scary and intimidating,” admitting even heartbreak royalty can’t dodge the anxiety of awkward first dates.
The genesis of his solo single “Only Love,” from the album Music for People Who Believe in Love (released Friday), came courtesy of one cryptically supportive new flame who quipped, “It’s only love.” Jonas, two-time Grammy nominee and erstwhile Jonas Brother, chuckled at the flippant remark—while rolling his eyes—to capture all his post-divorce jitters. He revealed this chat happened amid a fleeting fling whose name remains as anonymous as most regrettable midnight meet-cutes. That very exchange became the lyric bedrock for “Only Love,” a track he salvaged from plans for a future Jonas Brothers record when he realized its truth was too personal to share with his siblings.
Of course, nothing about celebrity splits is ever simple. Jonas and Turner—parents to Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2—announced their separation in 2023, but a year-long tug-of-war over custody kept finalizing their divorce in legal limbo until recently. Turner, in an October Harper’s Bazaar interview, admitted the process was “incredibly sad,” lamenting that their once-picture-perfect romance ended up mired in court hearings. Meanwhile, Jonas has flirted with other names—early 2024 saw him linked to model Stormi Bree—but by June, that headline fizzled into yet another example of why Hollywood matchmaking is a cruel joke.
If you’re taking bets on whether Jonas will ever shed his caution, don’t hold your breath. He told NBC’s Today show that translating heartbreak into lyrics felt “relieving” yet underscored how sketchy it is to open your heart when the tabloids circle like vultures. And let’s be honest: when your love life is dissected on gossip sites by strangers at 2 AM, who wouldn’t prefer a quieter meltdown?
At this point, should we even pretend to be surprised that dating after divorce for a global pop star amounts to emotional Russian roulette? Bookmark this for the inevitable I-told-you-so moment when “Only Love” becomes everyone’s sad-boy breakup anthem. Anyway, can’t wait to see how this gets worse.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and HuffPost, NBC’s Today, Harper’s Bazaar
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