Selena Gomez is doing her best to move on from Justin Bieber.
She was even spotted with a mystery man this week at the Sundance Film Festival.
But the singer's ex-boyfriend allegedly keeps sending her mean texts, making it difficult for Selena to step away and be on her own, something she tells Seventeen she is VERY ready for.
"I turned 20 [and] went through a really bad breakup, and realized I needed to have 'Come & Get It' be amazing," she said of gaining self-esteem and independence. "I wanted it all to be me. I'm glad it's taken me this long to get where I am because now I am ready for it."
Selena said she started to feel "powerful" over the past year, finally shedding the "underdog" status she has wore for so long as a result of being on Disney with such superstars as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and The Jonas Brothers.
The young artist emphasized in the interview that she's single and that she recently spoke to someone else famous about what to look for in a man.
"I actually talked to Katy Perry about guys who are intimidated by strong girls. I haven't found someone yet who could understand my lifestyle, support it, love me through it, and not be threatened by it.
"It's hard. I do think I might scare some guys, because I'm like, 'I want to change the world! I have dreams! What do you want to do?' But I only know how to be me."
That's just fine, Selena. Keep having that strong attitude and keep sizzling as you do in these pics and you'll be just fine...
1. Seductive Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez gets her seduction on in this photo. It is courtesy of Flaunt magazine.
2. Selena Gomez Cleavage Pic
Selena Gomez wears a very revealing dress in this photo. What do you think?
3. Selena Gomez Teen Vogue Pic
Selena Gomez strikes a pose here for Teen Vogue. She is featured in the November 2013 issue.
4. Selena Gomez Instagram Pic
Selena Gomez posted this photo to Instagram. She is a big fan of Brooklyn, it appears.
5. Selena Gomez Cleavage Photo
Selena Gomez posted this awesome Instagram photo recently. She is an attractive young woman.
6. Selena Gomez Goes Sexy
Selena Gomez strikes a sexy pose here at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Eat your heart out, Justin Bieber!
7. Selena Gomez Concert Image
Get down with your sexy self, Selena Gomez! The singer moves and grooves here on tour.
8. Selena Gomez Maxim Pic
Dizzamn! You may have made a mistake, Justin Bieber. Just look at this photo of Selena Gomez from the pages of Maxim.