It looks like Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have parted ways again — and this time, sources say, “it feels final.” After nearly eight years of an on‑and‑off relationship, their latest split has stirred renewed speculation about whether their love story has come to a true close.A relationship with history
Johnson and Martin were first romantically linked in 2017, a few years after Martin’s separation from Gwyneth Paltrow. Over the years, the pair maintained a fairly private dynamic, rarely offering a full view into their relationship. Still, their bond was serious and enduring — even if punctuated by rumors of splits and reconciliations.
In March 2024, reports emerged that the two had actually been engaged “for years,” though sources emphasized they were “in no rush to get married.” Even so, engagement speculation had circulated for some time, with the pair often spotted wearing the same emerald-style ring since 2020.
Throughout their relationship, a notable aspect was Johnson’s close bond with Martin’s children from his marriage with Paltrow, Apple and Moses. She has publicly spoken of loving them “like my life depends on it.” In turn, Paltrow has voiced support for Johnson, calling her “wonderful” and describing a friendship with her as “very good.”
Nonetheless, even amid this closeness, the relationship was not immune to strain. Over time, rumors swirled around timing, career pressures, and differences in life priorities — all with the backdrop of Martin’s demanding touring schedule and Johnson’s evolving acting career.What changed now?
So what makes this split different? According to insiders, there’s a belief that this time, it’s not just another breakup but perhaps the end. A source told People that “it feels final this time.”
One trigger may have been the logistics of their lives. In recent months, the pair were last photographed together in Malibu on May 16, 2025 — only weeks before the split news broke. Earlier that year, they had also been seen holding hands in India, where Martin’s band Coldplay was on tour.
Some speculators point to tension over career demands and life direction. Martin’s touring schedule, global commitments, and creative projects may have pulled him away for long stretches. Johnson, meanwhile, has been promoting her film Materialists, engaging in press tours and interviews.
Also, there are earlier reports suggesting deeper friction: in past breakups, sources mentioned disagreements over the idea of children, and in more speculative reports, Martin’s increasing dependence or control issues were floated. While those claims should be taken cautiously, they echo longstanding rumors of strain in the relationship.
Friends of the couple reportedly feel Johnson is embracing the newfound space, focusing more on her independence and career. One insider told People that Johnson is “doing well” after the split, indicating that while the end may have been painful, it was not unexpected.Reaction and aftermath
So far, neither Johnson nor Martin has issued a public statement confirming the breakup. Their representatives have remained silent, leaving the relationship’s closure largely to insiders and media reports.
Two weeks after the breakup news, Martin was seen walking with his eldest son, Moses, in New York City — one of his first public outings since the split. Meanwhile, Johnson continues promotions for Materialists, which is set for release June 13, and in recent interviews she’s discussed broader perspectives on relationships — challenging traditional expectations around marriage, divorce, and commitment.
Johnson has expressed skepticism about societal norms around when and how people “should” form relationships. In one conversation, she questioned why divorce is often viewed negatively and why people presume they must marry by a certain age or only once. That mindset may resonate more now as she navigates this next chapter.
While fans and media continue to dissect every public appearance and song dedication, the truth behind why they broke — and whether reconciliation might ever occur — remains opaque. The phrase “it feels final this time” does suggest that both parties might have come to terms that their paths are diverging for good.
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