Justin Bieber is opening up in a raw and emotional way on Instagram, sharing how he’s been feeling overwhelmed by expectations, tired of one-sided relationships, and more focused on faith and family.
The 31-year-old pop star, who recently became a father, posted several black-and-white selfies along with messages about “transactional relationships.” He expressed that he’s frustrated with the idea that love has to be earned by doing something in return.
Bieber didn’t hold back in his Instagram Stories either. In a set of candid posts, he admitted that constant pressure to keep improving even after giving his all has left him drained. One selfie showed him with his hand on his forehead, captioned with a message about how exhausting it is when people tell him to work harder, even when he feels he’s done enough.
He reflected on being told that hard work is the only way to succeed, only to realize that there’s no finish line to reach. Bieber encouraged fans to stop making life all about work and reminded them that it’s about love and faith.
He said that focusing too much on self-improvement only made him more self-centered, rather than helping him care about others. In his words, real peace came from letting go, not trying harder.
Throughout his messages, Bieber statd his belief in God and how turning to Jesus helped him find peace during hard times. He said faith, not hustle, is what gives life purpose.
The singer also shared a sweet moment from a video call with his wife, Hailey Bieber, writing, “that’s a man who LOVES his wife.” The couple shares a 9-month-old son named Jack, and Bieber has been posting more about fatherhood recently, hinting that his family is now his top priority.
