" He ’s not going anywhere any time shortly . "

Selena Gomez’s love-haterelationshipwith the internet is well-documented. Even her mom hasoffered insighton the subject.

Another aspect of Selena Gomez’s life that’s pretty well-documented at this point is her relationship withBenny Blanco, which sheconfirmedin averydishy spree of IG posts back in December of last year.

Both topics of conversation recently converged ina new Time cover story, where Selena addressed fans' reactions to her personal life — specifically, her relationship with Benny — and how she tries not to let all the noise affect her.

“I know what people can do to people I love,” she said. “My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life.”

“But he has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him.”

“It’s really impressive, and I just cherish every moment with him,” Selena said of her relationship with Benny, which she characterized later in the interview as the type of thing that “just happens when you least expect it.”

“I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that he’s not going anywhere any time soon.”

Hey, nothing wrong with that! Read the entire interviewhere.

Selena Gomez in a textured dress, holding a laptop under her arm, wearing sunglasses while walking outdoors

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco sit courtside at a basketball game

Selena Gomez, in an off-shoulder dress adorned with rose petal-like details, smiling with wavy hair and wearing sparkling earrings

Selena Gomez is on the red carpet wearing an elegant off-the-shoulder gown with a statement necklace and sparkling earrings

Benny Blanco stands in an event space wearing a white suit with layered necklaces. The background is adorned with string lights and guests mingling

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco sit courtside at a basketball game. Gomez wears a leather jacket, and the man wears a colorful floral jacket and white pants

Selena Gomez poses on the red carpet at the TIME 100 event, wearing a sleek dress with a shiny corset-style top