Hailey Baldwin explains why she avoided kissing Justin Bieber in public 'for a long time'
- Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) said she used to avoid kissing her husband Justin Bieber in public.
- "For a long time I couldn't do it: I didn't kiss him in public, I didn't like the idea of people watching us at certain moments," she told Vogue Italia on Monday.
- Hailey said she realized that outlook would "exhaust" her "in the long run."
- "The fact is, we love each other. And there is really nothing to hide," she added.
Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) said she used to refuse to kiss her husband Justin Bieber in public, though she's since grown more comfortable with public displays of affection.
"It was difficult for me to understand how to carry on a relationship like this, experienced under the eyes of all. But there comes a time when you have to embrace reality, and admit who you are," the 23-year-old model told Vogue Italia on Monday, according to translations from Entertainment Tonight.
She continued, "For a long time I couldn't do it: I didn't kiss him in public, I didn't like the idea of people watching us at certain moments. But I realized that it is a battle that in the long run, instead of protecting you, exhausts you. The fact is, we love each other. And there is really nothing to hide."
The couple began dating in 2016 before breaking up, reconnecting, and tying the knot at a New York City courthouse in 2018.
Since getting married, Hailey said that the 26-year-old singer has made her feel "strong, sexy, and tough."
"Although many still see us as eternal teenagers, Justin in particular. Instead we are a married man and woman, committed, and comfortable with their sexuality," Hailey said, adding, "Our chemistry is born from these private and profound awareness."
And though she and Justin have now been married over two years, Hailey said that they're in no rush to have children.
"The strange thing is that I've always wanted to have children early, but now that I'm married, I feel less urgent," she said, explaining that she's busy working on professional projects. "It will happen, but not now."
Justin has previously spoken about his desire to have children with Hailey, though he also said he's "not in a rush."
"Love dates with you baby.. one day Ill be doing daddy daughter dates..... not hinting at anything soon I'm not in a rush. i just wanna enjoy you by yourself for a while," he captioned a photo of himself and Hailey at Walt Disney World Resort in July 2019.
When Justin was asked how many kids he and his wife want to have on an April 2020 episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," he replied, "I think it's up to Hailey because it's her body."