The Weeknd (actual name Abel Tesfaye) has created a reputation for himself by releasing albums that are both enticing and depressing. But it’s not just his music that can be defined in this way: his on-again, off-again romance with supermodel Bella Hadid can, too. The duo has had many breakups and reconciliations since first connecting in 2015. They reconnected following The Weeknd’s widely publicized Selena Gomez romance in 2017 but split up in August 2019 due to scheduling conflicts. Since then, there have been whispers of reconciliation, but the two have remained apart a year later.

Given their relationship (and The Weeknd’s musical library), it’s no surprise that Hadid is mentioned in multiple songs on his most recent album, After Hours. Examine the Abel and Bella romance, which spawned a slew of songs, and learn why the couple reunited earlier this year.

We can’t turn away as Bella Hadid and The Weeknd offer us a peek inside their amazing affair. The catwalk shared a snapshot from her 20th birthday bash on Instagram over the weekend, and she and her musician lover had some real chemistry.

Hadid poses with a drink in her hand while peering into the distance in a chainmail crop top and matching mini. The Weeknd, approaches her from behind, nuzzling his cheek against hers and wrapping an arm around her shoulders. Hadid captioned the shot simply with a heart, removing the need for words to express her feelings. After rekindling their romance early this year, Hadid and The Weeknd appear to be more in love than ever. They’ve been photographed out and about in destinations like Cannes, Paris, and New York City since reuniting.