Selena Gomez wants a 'funny' boyfriend but admits she is 'totally cool' with being single

She’s not ready to settle down with just anyone.

And Selena Gomez admitted that when the time is right to start dating again, she’s looking for someone to make her laugh.

The 28-year-old star – who previously dated Justin Bieber and The Weeknd – is looking for a guy who makes her smile, but not someone who is arrogant.

Priorities: Selena Gomez admitted that when the time is right to start dating again, she’s looking for someone to make her laugh; seen on Instagram

Asked by new! magazine what she looks for in a guy, she said: ‘Funny does it for me – you just have to be funny. While I like a guy who is confident in himself, I really dislike arrogance.’

Selena began dating Justin Bieber in 2011 and the couple endured an on-off relationship before finally calling it quits in 2018.

The Only Murders in the Building actress insisted she is ‘totally cool’ with being single because there are so many good things about being alone in her late 20s.

In the past: Selena began dating Justin Bieber in 2011 and the couple endured an on-off relationship before finally calling it quits in 2018

Over: The Rare Beauty founder dated The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) for a year, but their relationship eventually ended in 2017

She said: ‘I am single – and I’m totally cool with that. There are a lot of positives to being single and it’s about enjoying them when you’re in that stage of life.’

The Rare Beauty founder dated The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) for a year, but their relationship eventually ended in 2017.

And Selena ruled out the idea of turning to dating apps to find love when she’s ready.

She said: ‘I’m sure [Raya] works for some people but I can’t see that happening.’

‘Taking care of your mental health is an ongoing process – it’s something I’m constantly doing. ‘Therapy really worked for me,’ she said.

The ‘Wolves’ hitmaker admitted it can be difficult dating in the spotlight but it’s something she’d got ‘used to’ over the years.

She said: ‘It’s not just relationships, but any part of your life that is private you don’t want in the public eye. ‘But like it or not, it’s something you kind of have to get used to.’

Meanwhile, Selena has been open about her mental health struggles and admitted it’s a ‘constant’ process for her to ensure she’s in the right place.

She said: ‘Taking care of your mental health is an ongoing process – it’s something I’m constantly doing. ‘Therapy really worked for me. There’s medication, taking yourself away from negative people, taking a break from social media – all these things can help.’