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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Why Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Are the Couple We Need Right Now

Camila Cabello Camila Cabello Camila CabelloIt’s been a summer full of not-so-happy news (hi, Trump), which has left so many of us feeling like the world is about to crumble. But there’s been one shining glimmer of hope getting me through and their names are Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.

Yes, this is the couple the world needs now!! And, yes, I’m such a giddy teenager at the possibility that these two crazy kids might actually be a couple!! I ship these two so hard, as the young people say!

First, we need to talk about their Señorita music video for a hot minute. Emphasis on the hot, obviously, because my glasses kept fogging up from all that steam!!! The passion! The fire! The intensity! I dare you to watch that video and not almost have a heart attack.

It was all too much to handle.

If I wasn’t convinced by their passionate on-screen chemistry, then their steamy duet of the tune during the MTV Video Music Awards certainly put me over the edge!! It was that same passion and fire and intensity come to life on the stage, in real time, only magnified and amped up one million billion degrees! Honestly, it was love on steroids and I’m so here for that, obviously! Am I the only one who thinks that Shawn and Camila just told the world “Yes, we’re dating” on the VMAs stage??

Trust me, I’m as shocked as you are about my unexpected fascination with pop’s new It couple. I came of age in the late ‘90s when two doe-eyed teens named Britney and Justin were pop’s reigning power couple; the world followed their every move, even down to those classic matching denim outfits! We were all transfixed watching young love blossom right before our very eyes and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one who shed a tear when they called it quits.

So maybe there’s a hint of nostalgia here when it comes to Shawn and Camila? I may be 38, but these two are still #RelationshipGoals!! They give me hope that love is possible — that it can be fun and exciting and real. Yes, I said real because unlike the cynical people of the world, I refuse to believe that theirs is some manufactured PR relationship just to boost record sales. You will never be able to convince me that their love is anything but pure and sweet and REAL.

And speaking of real, there’s one thing that’s bothered me as I’ve followed their relationship: I’m seeing so many people saying “Shawn Mendes can’t possibly be in a relationship with Camila Cabello because he’s gay.” As if you can’t be both. FYI, it’s 2019…why are we still saying things like this?? It doesn’t have to be one or the other! Sexuality can be fluid. Relationships aren’t black or white and they can exist in every color of the rainbow. You love who you love.

Camila Cabello Indeed, I’m rooting for Shawn and Camila to be the next great love story for the ages and I will sit here and firmly wave my Team Shawmila flag until the end of time! Maybe the love gods are listening and will hear my plea: The world is a mess and we could really use some happiness in the form of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello together.

What’s your verdict, friends? Are you a fan of these two? I mean, you can’t deny how deliciously catchy their songs are, can you? Plus, even the iconic Vogue is weighing in on the are-they-or-aren’t-they debate, asking the very important question: “Are Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello the Couple of Summer?” We may never know, but at the very least, watching their relationship unfold has made this old Millennial very, very, very happy! xoxo

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  1. Tom says

    Monday, September 9, 2019 at 4:33 am

    First off I love your confidence and clap back at the trolls on twitter. I think it’s wonderful you’re going viral and will be more popular than the trolls ever will be.

    Is this post satire or in ernest. I believe Mendes has stressed he isn’t gay and feels trolled and bullied himself by repeated rumours about it. Do you really think he could be gay and in the closet and in a relationship with Cabello and that’s an empowering and modern relationship? Not an indictment on a homophobic society?

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    • MelissaBlake says

      Monday, September 9, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      Oh, I never joke when it comes to my love for Shawn and Camila!!!

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  2. Catherine Assheton-Stones says

    Monday, September 9, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    Hi Melissa, nice article, you’re writing is very entertaining and readable. If you’re a fan of Camila do you know about her recent ex, Matthew Hussey? He’s a dating coach and general life/love guru. I assume you probably are aware of him and his Youtube content. If not, look him up as he’s most inspiring! I love the guy and he’s great for advice for us single women to keep us encouraged! Great to hear you’re going viral and I hope the meeting with the book publisher goes well. Best wishes, Catherine

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    • MelissaBlake says

      Monday, September 9, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      Hi, Catherine!! Thanks so much!!

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  3. Catherine Assheton-Stones says

    Monday, September 9, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    Oh no! Just posted and saw typo in first sentence… doh! haha

    Reply

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