Cheryl Burke on Being Celibate & Why She Hasn’t Gone on a Date

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As a fervent admirer, I’d like to highlight that I am, much like Cheryl Burke, a devotee of the art of dance. Famous for her spellbinding performances on Dancing with the Stars, she has graced other shows such as I Can Do That and Dance Moms too. However, her personal life took a turn when she parted ways with actor Matthew Lawrence after three years of marriage, which ended in September 2022. In a heartfelt interview, Burke delved into her decision to embrace celibacy following the conclusion of her marriage and shared insights as to why she’s yet to re-enter the dating scene.

What did Cheryl Burke reveal about her dating life?

In an interview on iHeart Radio’s I Do, Part 2 podcast, which took place on February 12, I opened up about my recent choices in lifestyle. I confessed that it has been more than a year since I last went out on a date and I explained why I have reservations towards one-night stands. I further clarified the reasons behind my decision to abstain from romantic relationships for now. “I’m not dating, and I’ve chosen not to,” I stated, emphasizing that it had been over a year since my last date. To make things clear, I added, “I still find guys attractive, but that doesn’t mean they deserve me.” (Inspired by People)

This gifted performer identified herself as a “woman who abstains from alcohol” and emphasized her desire for self-respect and love. She then expressed her discomfort with one-night stands, stating, “When you have sex with me, I fall in love quickly.” She added that this isn’t ideal, so she’s trying to find a way to make things less intense. She admitted, “I am an intensely passionate woman… It is what it is, it’s my nature.

In the podcast, Burke shared her changed viewpoint on sex, stating that she now views “none of it as genuine.” For her, the authentic experience is whatever actual physical interaction someone willingly consented to occur. Additionally, she pondered over past casual relationships and their effect on her emotional well-being, acknowledging that the sexual abuse she endured in childhood has affected her capacity to be deeply intimate with another person.

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2025-02-14 15:40