It's no secret that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are infatuated with each other, and the teenage superstar recently opened up about what that future has in store for him and his girlfriend -- including marriage and kids.
"Everybody can see [Gomez] is hot and that’s great, but there is so much more to her than that," Bieber, 17, told New! magazine when asked what he loves about Gomez. "She makes me laugh and she puts up with my practical jokes. She has really strong family values as well."
The singer, who admits he spends most nights hotels thanks to his busy schedule, was recently in South America, where it was reported that he and Gomez, 19, shared a $2,900 hotel room in Brazil.
"I can’t tell you when, but I don’t want it to be when I’m old," he said when asked about marriage. "In this industry, people can put things like marriage and kids off until later on, but these are the things that are more important."
So, should we expect Bieber babies in the next few years? According to the singer, it's not out of the question.
"I really would love to be a young dad, and even if I have my first kid at 25, that still gives me lots of time to concentrate on my career," he said.
So, is this real love between Bieber and Gomez?
"I wouldn’t be with somebody if I wasn’t in love," Bieber replied.
For more of Bieber's interview, including his take on the Beckhams and Cheryl Cole, head over to New! magazine.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Musician Justin Bieber visits the Nintendo World Store on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Justin Bieber performs on ABC's Good Morning America' at ABC News' Good Morning America Times Square Studio on November 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/WireImage)
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Justin Bieber attends the Z100s Jingle Ball 2009 presented by H&M at Madison Square Garden on December 11, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage for Clear Channel Radio)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin Bieber poses after his free performance presented by KIIS-FM at Nokia Plaza L.A. Live on February 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Justin Bieber promotes his new book 'First Step 2 Forever' at Barnes & Noble, 5th Avenue on November 26, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 15: Justin Bieber attends KIIS FM's 2010 Wango Tango Concert at Staples Center on May 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Teen idol Justin Bieber arrives on the red carpet for the 68th annual Golden Globe awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 16, 2011. AFP PHOTO/Valerie MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Justin Bieber attends the 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' premiere at the O2 Cineworld on February 16, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Singer Justin Bieber poses in the press room with the Digital Artist of the Year award during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 08: Justin Bieber attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Singer Justin Bieber attends the 2011 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (FilmMagic)
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 07: Singer Justin Bieber arrives at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Singer Justin Bieber arrives at the The 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Justin Bieber attends the Dolce & Gabbana Boutique on September 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Dolce & Gabbana)
Singer Justin Bieber poses in the press room at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Musician and 2011 Horizon Award Recipien Justin Bieber poses backstage at the 33rd Annual Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on September 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage)
It's no secret that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are infatuated with each other, and the teenage superstar recently opened up about what that future has in store for him and his girlfriend -- includ...
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Where are his parents at? He is only 17, and that is too young to be thinking about marriage. I love how Emma Watson's parents dealt with her and stardom. She didn’t even know she was rich until later on..It’s important to teach the children how to be normal. Go to college..if even for a year! Learn something about life. He is so young. I married at 20, and I'm now 34! I love my husband and children, but I wish I would have waited just a little...until I knew more about what I wanted out of life..
Shelly_Santiago: Where are his parents at? He is only 17, and
Oh gosh he's talking marriage and kids at 17? I wasn't hardly thinking about that stuff when I was that age. She must have taken his virginity and he's sprung now. I hope he takes time to enjoy his youth because once you're an adult, that's it. No need to rush :-)
MissNeenieBaby: Oh gosh he's talking marriage and kids at 17? I
What is wrong with these two - and where are their "handlers" and their parents - they are minors - no nonsense - this is offensive - they are still kids and who wants a teen idol that show's the world's teens that getting pregnant at 17 is a "good thing" - someone should take control of these two before the allutre of both these little hearthobs careers are down the drain when the fans realize they are not on the market and they are all screaming NEXT!
arthur-in-miami: What is wrong with these two - and where are
Ahhh! Young love. No problems, dreamy eyed teens thinking "I will never love anyone like this again." Yeah, you will. Hopefully several times before you grow up. That's what young love is!
anniee214: Ahhh! Young love. No problems, dreamy eyed teens thinking "I
"The singer, who admits he spends most nights hotels thanks to his busy schedule, was recently in South America, where it was reported that he and Gomez, 19, shared a $2,900 hotel room in Brazil."
is this the same kid who just months ago was the subject of a documentary film that was being shopped to church groups, with accompanying "lesson plans", cause he's such a pillar of Christian virtue??? i remember 17, 19, or even 21 for that matter. i was so much in love, and the "he" of the moment was so definitely THE one... and then i grew up.
ayisha: "The singer, who admits he spends most nights hotels thanks
You can't tell them--they believe this is forever--I remember those days. In high school I had about twelve "forever and evers". Wish I could remember them all :)
anniee214: You can't tell them--they believe this is forever--I remember those
Well, I may be old (57) but back when I was in Grammar school getting married right out of highschool was the norm. Oddly, more of those marriages last than do current marriages where people wait till their 30 something. These guys are both rich and are both mega stars. Due to world travelling and just living a completely different life than most kids their age makes them FAR more mature than most. I say, if they want to get married, GO FOR IT!
Laurie457: Well, I may be old (57) but back when I
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First Posted: 10/11/11 10:27 AM ET Updated: 12/11/11 05:12 AM ET