The Real Story Behind Nina Dobrev And Ian Somerhalder's Relationship

While the real reason that Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder split isn't officially known, there has always been some speculation that their ten-year age difference could have played a role. "The relationship kind of brewed out of a friendship and the fact that they had to get into a romance for the show," an insider told Us Weekly back in 2013. "I think she decided she wanted to experience other things," the source added. Around the time that their relationship ended, Ian took to Twitter to share a cryptic quote. "A thought for today: 'People change and forget to tell each other,'" he wrote, according to Us Weekly. The Tweet has since been deleted.

Nevertheless, Nina and Ian's relationship continued in a platonic way. "They will continue to work together and remain best friends, which is where the relationship started," the unnamed source also told Us Weekly at the time. That friendship has continued over the years, and it is believed that the two are still in touch, despite both finding love with other people.