Michael B. Jordan admits feeling lonely and isolated two years after breakup, fans suspect he’s not over Lori Harvey yet

Michael B. Jordan has experienced the double-edged sword of balancing a professional career with pursuing a fulfilling personal life. The A-list actor kept his love life private until four years ago when he invited the world to witness his whirlwind romance with Lori Harvey.

Now, two years after ending their year-and-a-half relationship, he admits it’s difficult to create space for another person in his career. “I think there was a sense of isolation, you know, the responsibility that you carry is isolating and the weight is isolating,” he told Jay Shetty on the latest episode of the Hollywood life coach’s podcast of the same name.

“I vacillate between wanting a partnership and not knowing what the best partner is for me. Like bringing them into my world, what I’ve been through hasn’t been easy, not just that I love you, You love me and that’s enough, right? It’s not that simple,” said the “Creed III” director and star.

In January 2021, the 37-year-old and his ex posted a couple photo of themselves on Instagram, confirming months of romance rumors. “Premeditated avoidance[of the public eye]can sometimes stifle spontaneity and intimacy,” he told The Hollywood Reporter of his first real-life leading role in his career. Second-rate.

“I want to take it away and give it the best chance to be a little bit normal in this weird world we live in. Long story short, I think it’s just the timing of everything. “That’s it for me. The right time,” he continued.

Despite receiving approval from Steve Harvey and trumpeting their love on social media, Jordan and Harvey’s split came into the spotlight in June 2022. The SKN by LH founder then ended that year, but they ended before 2023.

As Shetty tells it, Jordan had some trouble finding a partner who understood him as a person and as an artist who often expected a lot from him.

“I want that balance of being able to be there for that person while I’m busy with other things but also feel like I can put down my other businesses – you know, there are sacrifices and commitments that come with partnerships and relationships … Understanding how sometimes, all the work makes me feel anxious and hesitant, and there’s a part of me that’s not really living life,” he said.

Additionally, he noted, “I’m not looking for but needing a very special person to understand me and grow with me…I want a family, you know what I’m saying, eventually, so we’ll see what happens What.” Fans, however, have their own speculations about his romantic concerns.

One person wrote on Instagram: “I think it scares the man that he’s alienating his fanbase by dating someone outside of his race… He’s done this before and been crucified for it On the cross.” He alluded to Jordan’s secret attraction to white women.

Others think he’s still getting over Lowry. “He seems very attracted and interested in Ms. Lowry, I think he wants to settle down with her, she is so young and we all saw it, she is not ready yet!” someone else commented.

The “Black Panther” villain has yet to be officially linked to anyone since their split, but it’s speculated that he may have briefly dated British model Amber Jepsen.