In a recent preview clip from his upcoming interview with John Mayer on "How's Life" SiriusXM show, Shawn Mendes, 26, opened up about a complex chapter in his love life. He referenced a past love triangle, sharing, "I'm with someone. Two days before going to hang with my ex, [I] express I'm going to hang with my ex because I have unresolved feelings. Maybe instead of two days it could have been two weeks." Mendes added that the biggest lesson he's learned is that no one gets through life without getting hurt and without hurting someone.

Love Triangle Rumors and Their Impact

This narrative aligns with the rumors that swirled around Mendes in early 2023. At that time, he was rumored to be dating Sabrina Carpenter, but he denied the relationship. Around the same time, he was spotted rekindling his romance with ex Camila Cabello. The situation has left many fans intrigued and speculating. 1: The rumors created a buzz in the entertainment world. Fans were eager to know the truth about Mendes' love life. Sabrina Carpenter's music seemed to speak volumes, with her hit song "Taste" having lyrics that seemed to hint at the situation. The lyrics read, "I heard you're back together and if that's true / You'll just have to taste me when he's kissin' you / If you want forever, I bet you do / Just know you'll taste me too." 2: Then in September, Cabello's performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival added fuel to the fire. While singing her and Mendes' song "Señorita," she purposefully stopped before singing the word "taste" and put a finger to her lips with a knowing look. This gesture further fueled the speculation among fans.

Previous Romances and Splits

Cabello and Mendes first split in 2021 before briefly rekindling their romance in 2023. In March, on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Cabello spoke about their second split, saying, "You're just kind of like, it's not a fit, it doesn't feel right. And I think, luckily, I was in a place in my life where it took me less time to realize that. It took us both less time to be like, 'This doesn't feel right and we don't need to try so hard to make it work. It's all good.'" She continued, "I will always care about him and love him. He's such a good person, and I'm lucky because some people have exes that are awful, and he is not. He's a really kind, good person."

Mendes' Praise for Cabello

Echoing the sentiment, Mendes praised Cabello during his September appearance on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast. He said, "She's an amazing human being and she's incredibly understanding and thoughtful and caring. So communicating with her is not difficult and that's probably a huge part of it."

Carpenter's New Romance and Its End

As for Carpenter, she moved on to a romance with Saltburn's Barry Keoghan. A source confirmed to PEOPLE earlier this month that the former pair had split. The insider said, "They are both young and career-focused, so they've decided to take a break."