Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder 2018: Take A Look At 'The Vampire Diaries' Couple's Relationship & Proof They Remain Good Friends Even With Nikki Reed

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder enjoyed three years of their relationship before they called it quits in 2013. The Vampire Diaries stars made their romance from reel to real, but unfortunately, it didn't last that long. In spite of the rumors about the former couple, the pair remained close pals and Dobrev even managed to become friends with Somerhalder's wife, Nikki Reed.

However, there are still a lot of people rooting for Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, even though the latter already has his own family. For the still hoping fans, take a look back at the ex-The Vampire Diaries couple's relationship timeline.

The Start Of Nina Dobrev And Ian Somerhalder's Romance

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder tried their best to keep their relationship a secret. In fact, they had been denying the rumors that they were dating. However, as they were often spotted together, the two couldn't control the strong hearsays about their romance.

Their relationship even contradicted Nina Dobrev's plan not to date any of her co-stars as she wanted to maintain a professional relationship with her fellow cast members. But, after two years from the time she said it in an interview with Seventeen magazine, everything changed when she met Ian Somerhalder.

"Sometimes you can't help who you have a connection with," Nina Dobrev said. For a moment, the xXx: Return of Xander Cage star tried to fight her feelings for Ian Somerhalder. In fact, she even had a requirement from Nikki Reed's husband so they could be together. "He has to be a happy person," she required.

Evidence of Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder's Relationship

For almost a year, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder hid their relationship. However, pictures of them together were revealed, proving they were more than friends. The first time fans assumed they were already an item was when they visited Australia, where they were seen snorkeling together and wandering the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, per Screenrant.

They, too, were spotted at a restaurant in Atlanta on Valentine's Day. Additionally, their visit to Paris in 2012 proved all claims that they were already in a relationship. This vacation might be the most defining moment in their relationship as they were both with their respective mothers. In fact, the four of them were even seen exploring the streets of the City of Light. They were even seen shopping together.

Ian Somerhalder And Nina Dobrev's Heartbreaking Split

A lot of stories have been made about Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder's breakup. The Vampire Diaries couple called it quits in 2013. Their split has been surrounded by a lot of controversies and speculations, and it was mostly from their fan communities and tabloids.

However, in spite of the negative rumors that were trying to destroy them, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder remained good friends. In fact, the 29-year-old actress kept their cat, Moke, which they once decided to "co-parent." She also helped him gave birth to the 39-year-old actor's dog when it went into labor.

And to shut down all the negative rumors about her, Ian Somerhalder and his wife Nikki Reed, and Nina Dobrev shared a photo of them together on Instagram. This just proved that there is no bad blood between the three and they are all good friends, in spite of the rumors surrounding them all.