Justin Bieber proposed to Hailey Baldwin as he was ‘craving' normality after becoming 'muted to fame'

'Craving normalcy': Justin Bieber has proposed to Hailey Baldwin
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Jennifer Ruby13 July 2018
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Justin Bieber reportedly popped the question to Hailey Baldwin so early into their rekindled romance as he was craving normality.

The Canadian pop sensation, 24, shocked fans by proposing to his on/off girlfriend earlier this month, just a few weeks after they started dating.

But it seems that the shotgun proposal could be due to Bieber’s complicated relationship with fame and his desire to settle down and have a normal life.

“He has been a kid sensation for as long as he can remember,” a source told US Weekly. “You become muted to that fame.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin in New York City
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“He finally feels somewhat normal and it's a right time for him to settle down with one person.”

The couple are reportedly in no rush to walk down the aisle and are preparing to take a marriage course at Bieber’s church Hillsong before they set a date.

Sources suggest that the pair are keen to have a small ceremony and not get caught up in the rigmarole of celebrity weddings.

“As of now, they want a small ceremony with their families,” an insider told People.

“They are not planning a huge, celebrity wedding. They are getting married for love and don’t want a flashy wedding.”

Bieber confirmed the engagement rumours earlier this week, sharing a black-and-white picture of the pair that shows a diamond ring on Baldwin's left hand on Instagram.

“I was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindly,” he wrote.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin on the beach - In pictures

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Bieber went on to thank God before adding that he was "excited" his younger siblings would get to see a "healthy stable marriage and look for the same".

Within minutes of being posted, the picture and its accompanying message had more than a million likes.

Bieber added: "Gods timing really is literally perfect, we got engaged on the seventh day of the seventh month, the number seven is the number of spiritual perfection, it's true GOOGLE IT! Isn't that nuts? By the way I didn't plan that, anyways My goodness does feel good to have our future secured!"

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