Why Selena Gomez’s Friends Are Worried About Zac Efron Dating Rumors

Following reports claiming Selena Gomez may be dating Zac Efron, rumors suggest the “Back to You” singer’s friends are worried about the negative effects the relationship could have on her life.

Earlier this month, fans noticed Efron started following Gomez on Instagram. As a result, they began to suspect the action was a step in his plan to pursue a romance the 26-year-old, who is single following her split with Justin Bieber.

According to RadarOnline, those close to Gomez are worried the “13 Reasons Why” producer, who was hospitalized in 2018 following an emotional breakdown, could undo the progress she has made if she were to pursue a serious relationship with Efron.

“Both of them tend to go off the rails when they’re not living a fully focused, hyper-regimented lifestyle with a team of helpers keeping them on track,” an alleged source told the site.

“A lot of people think their chemistry is a recipe for disaster,” the mysterious tipster added.

While the supposed confidant claims “there’s definitely an attraction” between Gomez and Efron, they suggest their “highly sensitive personalities” could cause the stars to spiral out of control.

Efron has reportedly struggled with drug and alcohol abuse since 2011 but has since attended rehab. Meanwhile, Gomez has been “going to therapy, working with a psychiatrist and is just trying to stay really active.”

While neither Gomez nor Efron has commented on dating rumors, sources previously told Us Weekly the “Bad Liar” singer “isn’t necessarily looking to date right now” after completing mental health treatment.