Selena Gomez, at 32 years old, holds a special place in her heart for her boyfriend Benny Blanco, 36. In a sit-down interview with CBS Sunday Morning, she shared her thoughts about his inclusion in the magazine's annual issue. "That's my man!" she exclaimed. Gomez went on to explain the significance of Blanco in her life, stating, "I'm beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world that deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am. And have someone support me, encourage me, inspire me and motivate me. It brings me a joy. And more than anything he's just my best friend." She concluded by saying, "I'm really, really lucky."

Selena Gomez Finds True Happiness with Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez's Thoughts on Their Relationship

The "Calm Down" singer has previously expressed that she feels the "safest" she has "ever felt" in her current relationship, adding, "And I see a future with this person." She also told The Hollywood Reporter that she and Blanco make a conscious decision to share some of their relationship with the outside world. "When you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down," she said. "Like, if they hear something, they're going to, but if you're like, 'I did it,' they're like, 'Oh, well there's you, just going to Sushi Park.' But there's so much of my relationship people don't see — that's just mine." Gomez has also called Blanco the "love of my life" on Instagram.

Benny Blanco's Tips for Being a "Sexy Gentleman"

In PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue, Blanco shared his tips for being a "Sexy Gentleman." Among them were "learn how to cook," "dress with confidence" and "self-care is a must." He also revealed what makes an excellent date: "The No. 1 thing you need to do on a date is just listen to what the person's saying. Don't talk about yourself the whole time. No one cares."

Blanco's Favorite Time with Gomez

Blanco told PEOPLE that he is a real morning person and that it's his favorite time to spend with Sel. "Because we both wake up really early. It's like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up. I have a true best friend that I get to do everything in the world with, and every day is the best day of my life."Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.