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she recalled on"American Idol.

“But that burger led to a 10-month relationship, before they eventually called it quits in early 2017.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Bloom went on to propose on Valentine’s Day in 2019 on a surprise helicopter ride.

“We landed on a rooftop my whole family was there and all my friends.

He did so well,” Perry revealed on"Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Becoming parents even seemed to bring them closer together.

With that, the couple seemed to have found their happily ever after.

Perry also said that they plan to expand their family.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

She added, “But every couple of months it’s like, ‘New variant!'”

I love a big celebration …

So, hopefully soon.”

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Yet, it’s worth mentioning that 81% of people surveyed by Brides altered their wedding expectations.

Nevertheless, that same month, an insider toldUs Weeklythat a ceremony wasn’t the “No.

1 priority” for them now that they’re already parents.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

In March 2017, the couple confirmed through their representatives that they called it quits.

A usually private Bloom then toldElle, “We’re friends.

“[He] wasn’t leaning into all of my bulls***.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

It became boring, and I was like, ‘We’re breaking up then,'” she said.

It’s probably not a great sign that Perry quickly dumped Bloom for that reason.

It could suggest she enjoys drama and would end their relationship again if she felt it lost its excitement.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

In addition, Perry implied that she was suicidal after their split.

While that’s a nice sentiment, being apart has to take its toll.

They aren’t in the same industry either, which apparently causes friction too.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry

1 parent… so we really are just tapping each other in and out.”

Bloom was more blunt when discussing their hardships by revealing to Flaunt that things are far from peachy keen.

He admitted, “Sometimes things are really, really, really, challenging.

Katy Perry, pregnant, 2020

I won’t lie.

We definitely battle with our emotions and creativity.”

Perry also took toInstagramin April 2023 to share that their relationship is well … a battle.

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry

That could be seen as a warning to fans that things are heading south.

In her post, the “Roar” singer wrote, “Orlando and I’s initials are O.K.

We continuously put in the work to check that they aren’t K.O.”

She followed that up by writing that they have to fight for their love.

Yet, if it’s meant to be, should it be this hard?

He did add, “We just had a baby, though.”

She did say Bloom was second best, however, ahead of her other ex, Diplo.

As mentioned, they already are apart a lot because of their busy work schedules.

On top of that, they don’t have a full-time nanny either.

When attending a cocktail launch that March, Perry revealed that she was staying sober for Bloom.

So, doing it together makes it so much easier," she said.

It’s additionally worth mentioning that Perry has cut out alcohol in the past when going through breakups.

“I’m 39 I remember 32.

I don’t wanna do it again,” he toldRolling Stone.

Her other ex, Diplo, was saltier and implied onTwitterthat she was forgettable in this respect.

That’s probably because she said he was her worst partner of the three she named.

Bloom’s former girlfriends have said some questionable things about dating him too.

Then there’shis other ex, Miranda Kerr, who praised her co-parenting relationship with Bloom toE!

Newsbut has still suggested he can be difficult.

That apparently stemmed from nerves about parenting, as well as concerns with its timing.

Perry even said in two different interviews she did while pregnant, that things were rather rocky between them.

Around that same time, she toldPeoplesomething similar when discussing her song “Champagne Problems.”

Yes, we have problems," she said.

It’s also worth noting that Perry and Bloom were expecting their first child together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

That easily could have made things more challenging for the couple, as it did for many others.

For example, in a 2022Peopleinterview, Perry mentioned how good-looking her man is.

However, according to a study from thePersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin, that could be a red flag.

Another bad sign can be public displays of affection.

In July 2023, Bloom and Perry were spotted taking a selfie of themselves kissing.

Yet, they’ve been able to overcome their issues time and time again.

That should leave fans with hope that they’ll find a way to stay together.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).