The couple officially began dating in May 2012 and were engaged by December of that same year.

Instead, Clarkson informedPeoplein January 2024 that she did it to make him happy.

“I never wanted to get married the first time.

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock together

But I’ve never been that person,” she explained.

The pop star reiterated this point during her chat with People, declaring, “Dating sucks.

It’s so awkward.”

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock together

“I’m like, ‘I can do this.

I can handle so much.’

My ego is like, ‘I can control my actions.

Kelly Clarkson kissing Brandon Blackstock

I can control my reactions.

With that comes a strong stance on maintaining an anti-social media household.

With such revelations aboutClarkson’s and Blackstock’s messy splitbuzzing online, this decision is undoubtedly for the best.