Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have promised to remain close despite their split, but one relationship expert doesn’t think that’s the best idea.
Following weeks of speculation, representatives for the pair confirmed their split last week. In a statement, they said they would “continue to be seen together as a family.”
Orlando and Katy are now focusing on raising their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom. Putting on a united front, the Lord of the Rings actor even posted a photo on Instagram as he posed alongside Katy, Daisy and his son Flynn from his relationship with Miranda Kerr. However, relationship expert Louella Alderson has suggested Katy and Orlando should spend some time apart.
Speaking exclusively to The Express US, she explained, “Remaining friendly after a breakup can definitely lead to mixed signals. While a healthy co-parenting relationship is important, being too close too soon can blur the lines and delay the healing process.”
While Alderson doesn’t believe Katy and Orlando should cut each other off forever, she suggested there should be “a period of little or no contact” to help them move on.
While Orlando and Katy navigate their split, Alderson urged them to remember “this phase will pass.”
She added, “It’s clear that they are both thinking of their daughter already, but they also need to take time to focus on their own healing too. It’s easy to get caught up in being strong for their daughter or the public, but they are also grieving the end of their relationship.
“It’s common for people to avoid painful emotions after a breakup, so Katy and Orlando should be mindful to give themselves space to process what they’re feeling. Escaping reality and keeping themselves busy with work or social engagements may feel easier in the moment, but it can just delay the healing process and come back to bite them.”
She also encouraged the former couple to “tune out the noise and focus on what they need as co-parents and as individuals.”
Alderson concluded, “Protecting their privacy is key to moving forward in a healthy way.”
Louella Alderson is a relationship expert who spoke to The Mirror on behalf of So Syncd dating app.