Selena Gomez will likely be going through a "tough" time after Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey's pregnancy announcement after Selena loved her ex "whole-heartedly".

Selena and Justin had a very high-profile romance for several years. The couple had an and off for eight years from 2010 until 2018. In the middle of their romance, Justin had a brief fling with Hailey, which would later be rekindled - but not before getting back with Selena.

But in 2018, things were officially over for Selena and Justin - for good. Justin then went on to marry Hailey, formerly Baldwin, in 2018 after a whirlwind engagement. The couple got hitched on September 13, 2019, and obtained their marriage license at a New York City courthouse.

And on Thursday night, Justin and Hailey unveiled some very exciting news with a sweet Instagram post. The couple shared that they will soon welcome their first child together, with Hailey expecting. The news of Justin and Hailey's pregnancy would have likely shocked Selena, with her speculated to be going through a "tough" time by an expert.

Senior therapist and relationship expert Sally Baker from Working On The Body has revealed: "First, love is the deepest and the most enduring. No one loves as profoundly, as committed or whole-heartedly as the first love.

"Nothing is potentially as poignant or painful as seeing your first love move on with someone else. Even though you can wish them well and be happy with how your romantic life is playing out, there will be touch points of pain as you watch events from the sidelines of your ex’s life."

She went on: "Your ex's announcement that their partner is having a baby is the hardest. New life is always fantastic news, but it's hard to hear. 'It could have been me. It should have been me' may only exist for a moment but it's human nature and vulnerability to accept it's a natural reaction."

Then, touching on Selena's post on social media shortly after the announcement, Sally concluded: "As the world focuses on Bieber’s news Gomez knows the world will then look for reaction. I'm pleased she has a hand to hold and love in her life. This is a tough one."

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