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Nearly two decades after their breakup, Miley Cyrus is reflecting warmly on her past with Nick Jonas, sparking waves of nostalgia for fans who grew up watching their young romance unfold during their Disney Channel days. In her appearance on the Every Single Album podcast, Miley spoke with rare openness about her former flame, expressing genuine fondness for Nick and even reviving their old couple nickname with a smile. She admitted, “I like Nick; I’m into him,” before acknowledging that he’s now “married with children” and that “everything is good in life,” suggesting she holds no lingering bitterness and views that chapter with affection.
What truly made fans melt was her nod to their iconic ship name, saying, “Niley for life,” which immediately triggered an emotional response across social media. Longtime followers of their story took to platforms like X to reminisce, with one user calling it their “childhood heart” and another referencing their shared 2009 duet “Before the Storm,” admitting to “sobbing” over the lyrics. The comments showcased just how deeply their brief relationship had embedded itself in pop culture memory.
While Miley now praises Nick with warmth, their relationship wasn’t always on such light terms. At the height of their teen fame in 2006-2007, their breakup left a young Miley feeling heartbroken and confused. She once wrote a song about the emotional toll of their split, describing herself as “distraught” and “sobbing.” The fallout, according to her, stemmed from Nick’s decision to go on tour with the Jonas Brothers instead of joining her on hers. She recalled feeling abandoned as he began to step away from the Disney image they both shared, saying, “I don’t understand why you’re leaving me.”
Now, both stars have clearly moved on, with Miley having gone through a public marriage and divorce with Liam Hemsworth, and Nick enjoying a stable family life with actress Priyanka Chopra and their daughter Malti. But Miley’s reflections offer a gentle reminder that even the most glittery teen heartbreaks can evolve into sweet memories with time.