Justin Bieber confesses the reason he struggles with relationships

Justin Bieber, 21, may be making something of a comeback with his latest single and emotional VMAs performance, but he has revealed that there is a certain something missing from his life.

The Canadian pop star admitted why he’s been spending much of his time alone of late and it is just a little heart-breaking.

On Monday he sat down for an interview with Australian radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O and opened up about his love life.

"I haven't been in a relationship for a while now," he told the duo when they asked if he would be bringing anyone with him when performing down under next month.

DJ Kyle pressed the Biebs for more details about his personal life. He asked Justin if he was interested in being seriously involved with anyone at the moment anyway.

Justin then told them: "I'm a relationship type of guy. I love to be in love, love cuddling. I love all that stuff." 

However: "I got my heart broken. I'm just trying to let that heal up.”

Jackie followed up by asking about Justin’s former girlfriend Selena Gomez. Curious as to her name being featured as Graffiti in his new video for What Do You Mean?

Justin dismissed the rumour that this was his way of getting her attention. He clarified:

"I think that might be fake," before going on to say "it wasn't me that did that."