Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Were ‘Living on an Island of Stress' Before ‘Sad' Split: Sources
'Katy and Orlando have been suffering through the same problems that have plagued them for years,' an insider told People on Tuesday, July 1. '[They had] too much going on in their lives, which makes it hard to find time for each other and iron out disagreements. When they don't communicate properly, their relationship dips to a low level.'
Perry, 40, and Bloom, 48, who share 4-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, had 'been living on an island of stress,' per the insider, and their relationship had been 'rocky' at the time of their breakup.
A separate film source called the end of their relationship 'sad and unpleasant.'
'Sometimes love isn't enough to keep two people with different styles and outlooks on how things are done [together],' the source continued. 'It can overshadow the love.'
As Star previously reported, the 'Wide Awake' singer and the Lord of the Rings star met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016, and they dated on and off for nine years until their most recent breakup was reported by People on June 26.
'It's not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset, but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life,' a source spilled to Us Weekly, referencing Perry's relationship with Russell Brand, 50, who she was married to from 2010 to 2012.
Perry and Bloom had been engaged for six years at the time of their split.
Days after the news hit headlines, the Gran Turismo actor took to his Instagram Stories and shared a cryptic piece of wisdom from Buddha.
'Each day is a new beginning,' the quote read. 'What we do today is what matters most.'
He later shared another quote from Japanese Buddhist leader Daisaku Ikeda.
'The important thing is to take that first step,' the post said. 'Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.'
That same day, Perry became emotional on stage while performing at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, for her Lifetimes World Tour.
'Thank you for always being there for me, Australia,' she tearfully told the crowd at the time. 'It means the world!'
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