Los Angeles Dec 28 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber who has re-entered Selena Gomez s life is not the reason for the singer-actress "family issues".
"Selena has always said that the one person that means the most to her is her mom Mandy Teefey " a source told eonline.com.
"But still they have had a really complicated relationship and have gone through a lot of ups and downs."
There was an "entire year " the source said that Gomez and her mother didn t speak after the "Wolves" singer parted ways with Mandy as her manager in 2014.
"It caused a huge rift in their relationship. Mandy wouldn t even let Selena talk to her sister for a long time."
"Mandy and Selena s stepdad (Brian Teefey) really did everything they could for Selena so when she fired her it took a toll on Mandy emotionally and professionally " the source added.
In March 2017 Gomez and Mandy (who executive produces "13 Reasons Why") walked the red carpet together at the premiere of the drama.
A source previously said that Bieber has caused "so much angst" for Gomez s family and they are "very sad" she is back together with the singer.
But as the Gomez family continues to resolve their personal matters a second source reveals it s Bieber that Gomez is leaning on.
"Selena is dealing with some family issues at the moment and Justin is there for her. He doesn t want to cause any problems between Selena and her mom... Justin and Selena are still togetherm" said the source.
The two singers confirmed their reconciliation in November.
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