Cheryl Burke reveals why she’s decided to be celibate for THREE years following her divorce from Matthew Lawrence

Cheryl Burke explained why she decided to live celibate for three years after her divorce from Matthew Lawrence.

The 40-year-old Dancing With The Stars pro, who split from Lawrence, 44, in 2022, said she used to be a “serial dater” but has now built up “more self-love, self-respect and self-worth.”

“I was a serial dater, so I was never, ever single. The idea of ​​living alone or being alone just wasn’t an option,” she said We weekly“In my world that would never happen,” the dancer added.

Now that she’s chosen to remain single, Burke says, “I’m glad I’ve grown the way I have and that I’m doing it consciously and with purpose.”

The star revealed that people are skeptical when she talks about her decision to remain celibate and single.

The 40-year-old star, who split from Lawrence, 44, in 2022, said she used to be a “serial dater” but has now built up “more self-love, self-respect and self-worth”; the former couple were seen in 2018

“They’re just like, ‘What?'” she said. “It’s like I’m speaking a completely different language. It’s so interesting.”

“I’m on that Mya train. Go, Mya,” she said, referring to the 44-year-old Grammy winner who recently announced she has been celibate for seven years.

The Sex, Lies and Spray Tans host, who left DWTS in 2022, also shared the stigma that comes with being single at 40.

“I’ll never forget being interviewed the other day by someone who said, ‘Well, you seem really proud to be single,’ as if it wasn’t, ‘Are you sure you’re proud?'” she said. “It’s interesting.”

The beauty also said that she will not be using dating apps for the time being.

“Never say never, but I have no plans to sign up for a dating app and I have no intention of ever looking,” she said.

“Even though I should leave my house better, I still live like a hermit sometimes, but I think it will happen when it happens. When my energy shifts, I know that when it happens, I’m ready. I’m not in a hurry.”

“I feel like I’m still grieving, but not nearly as deeply as I was a year ago,” she added.

“I was a serial dater, so I was never, ever single. The idea of ​​living alone or being alone just wasn’t an option,” she told Us Weekly; seen in 2023

Now that she’s chosen to remain single, Burke shared, “I love that I’ve grown so much and I’m doing it consciously and with purpose”; seen in 2017

She also shared that she won’t be signing up for any dating apps anytime soon. “Never say never, but I have no plans to sign up for a dating app, and I don’t think about it or see myself ever looking for one,” she said; seen in 2023

She filed for divorce from Matthew in 2022, after less than three years of marriage. Earlier this year, she said her role as “breadwinner” was causing problems in their marriage; seen in 2017

Meanwhile, Matthew is keeping busy with his girlfriend, Rozonda ‘Chili’ Thomas of the band TLC, after they were first linked in 2022

Cheryl first announced her celibacy via a TikTok video in August.

Later that month, she posted an Instagram video sharing that she “chose” [herself] for the first time.’

“I really believe it has helped me heal,” she told her followers, admitting that the process can feel “lonely.”

In April, she spoke openly about her split from Matthew, claiming that her role as the “breadwinner” had caused problems in their three-year marriage.

The professional dancer, whose divorce from the actor was finalized in September 2022, said she “learned you can’t buy love” during her appearance on the Amy and TJ podcast.

“I tried not to believe it, I didn’t believe my ex-husband, but I would definitely say I was the breadwinner,” she explained. “I supported us, and I don’t think it’s black and white.”

During her marriage to Matthew, who is best known for his roles in ’90s hits such as Boy Meets World, Mrs. Doubtfire and Brotherly Love, Cheryl continued to hold down a paying job thanks to her role on Dancing with the Stars.

“It made me feel good, but it didn’t necessarily make the relationship better,” she said of collecting her paycheck.

Cheryl left DWTS in 2022, after 25 seasons, saying it was ‘definitely’ harder than a divorce; seen on the show in 2005

In February 2022, the dancer filed for divorce from Matthew after less than three years of marriage. Nine months later, she announced her final appearance as a pro partner on DWTS after 25 seasons.

When asked which “breakup” was the hardest, Cheryl replied, “Dancing With the Stars is definitely… you can’t compare.”

Meanwhile, Matthew has been going from strength to strength with his girlfriend Rozonda ‘Chili’ Thomas of the band TLC.

The couple made their romance official on Instagram in December, sharing a video of them dancing in their pajamas.