Ever wonder why some separations hit us harder than others? The couple confirmed with People that after 17 years they are going their separate ways.
A rep for the couple made this statement:
“After 17 years together, Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have decided to separate and have been for some time now,” a rep for the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively. “The couple both wish each other well.”
With that said, this separation is one of those that hit us hard. The couple dated for 10 years before getting married in 2018 at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California.
Speaking about their lengthy relationship, Miguel told Hot 97 in 2015 that “I’ve come so far as a man and I’m just starting to feel solid where I can be like, ‘You know what? I think I can hold this down legitimately.’ I think now people throw things around like marriage. I just wasn’t raised like that.”
“I just follow my instincts,” the “Adorn” singer continued. “I think she’s learned that and she’s had to adjust and had to learn and also embrace. And I love her more for that.”
Prior to this announcement and earlier this month Miguel wished his wife a Happy Birthday with a sweet message:
happy birthday to the most beautiful woman inside and out @nazaninmandi . Play more than words by extreme ?
Sharing this picture of his wife as a little girl.
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Nazanin Mandi on the other hand has removed all traces of Miguel from her Instagram, serving some serious Virgo energy.
Earlier this year, Mandi spoke to PEOPLE about how she and Miguel managed through months of COVID quarantine.
“We were used to being around each other a lot, but then we were also used to traveling a lot,” the Dreamcatcher actress said at the time.
“So keeping the spark alive was definitely something we had to stay on — because when you’re in different cities, it’s automatic to feel excitement [when you see each other again].”
“But being home [together] all the time, it’s like, ‘Okay, we have to find new things to watch, and to do and to read,’ ” she continued.
“It was a lot, but overall, we did great. I have no complaints, [and] am grateful for everything.”
Not Miguel and Nazanin? pic.twitter.com/J67vRHre1Q
— deej (@Ohhhdejah) September 27, 2021
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Nah Miguel you said this love was a sure thing!!!! pic.twitter.com/DIHZqZZd7I
— Toni Childs (@BabyRu_Bombata_) September 27, 2021
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Miguel & Nazanin split which means his next album gone be fulla heartbreak hits!? Sorry to them, but this kind of feels like a win.. pic.twitter.com/VZCttD5Nfh
— Rachel. (@_loveRachel_) September 27, 2021
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I’m not really into celebrity relationships because no one knows what happens behind closed doors, but damn we all were rooting for Miguel & Nazanin. ? They were solid before the fame & fortune & now after 17 years together they are separating. What is love? ? pic.twitter.com/3L8tYjmWDt
— WellTheTruthIs (@truth_well) September 27, 2021
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Miguel and Nazanin called it quits after 17 years… damn ? pic.twitter.com/7ZQRvOVmGv
— Nicole Perez (@nicole_perez1) September 27, 2021
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Miguel and Nazanin broke up after 17yrs together and that just goes to show all those Instagram pics and “couple goals” don’t mean shit. Relationships are hard. Marriage is harder. You never know who’s going through a rough patch.
— Danieeee ? (@danielle_da_bom) September 27, 2021
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Nah but Miguel said
"Even when the sky comes falling
Even when the sun don't shine
I got faith in you & I
So put your pretty little hand in mine
Even when we're down to the wire baby
Even when it's do or die
We could do it baby, simple & plain
Cause this love is a sure thing"?? pic.twitter.com/QnRhBFgtTq— P ?? (@kaziii___m) September 27, 2021
We wish them both the best.