Cheryl Burke, renowned for her performances on Dancing with the Stars, has garnered attention for her recent reflections on love and dating following her divorce from actor Matthew Lawrence in September 2022. In a candid discussion, Burke shared her choice to embrace celibacy and her reasons for stepping away from the dating scene.
Cheryl Burke Opens Up About Her Dating Life
During a recent appearance on a podcast, Burke expressed that she has not been on a date in over a year, emphasizing her stance against casual encounters. “I’m not dating and I’m choosing not to date,” she asserted, while also revealing that she still finds attraction to men. “That doesn’t mean though, that they deserve me,” she added, highlighting her focus on self-respect.
Describing herself as a “sober woman,” Burke stressed the importance of self-love, especially in her relationships. She admitted that her intense emotional nature leads her to develop feelings quickly, making one-night stands unappealing. “The thing is, you have sex with me, I fall in love fast,” she explained, acknowledging her journey of understanding intimacy.
Burke shared insights into how her past experiences, including childhood trauma, have shaped her view on relationships. She conveyed a newfound perspective on intimacy, asserting that many past encounters felt insubstantial. “None of it is real,” she remarked, as she continues to explore her emotional landscape and redefine her approach to love.
