After a brief break-up last year, pop princess Ellie Goulding has admitted that her relationship with McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter involves a lot of hard work. 

With the pair both being in the entertainment business, the 29-year-old admitted it can be difficult to make things work. 

"We work it out, we figure it out. We are pretty realistic with things," said the On My Mind singer in an interview for the Lorraine Show. 

"We're pretty sensible about it and we just see each other when we can."

And she admitted that things would only get tougher as Dougie moves out to LA allow to pursue a new career path. 

"He's out in LA working hard and he's doing all sorts of things. He's started acting. He's amazing, a complete natural, so I am excited to see what comes of that."

But the singer remained coy when the presenter asked whether the pair had any plans to settle down. 

"It's just that time that everything comes up in the air, you don't know what's gonna… but at some point, maybe."

The couple have been an item for over two years despite the hiccough in the relationship in early December of 2015. 

The singer also responded to rumours that she wasn't eating, as printed in tabloid papers such as Metro. 

"Some people thought I was replacing my meals with the vitamin shots but it wasn't the case. My friends know I love my food too much. 

"If I didn't exercise, I would be in serious trouble."

Us too Ellie, us too. 

Having rekindled their romance after going on a purported break, Ellie Goulding has spoken about her relationship with Dougie Poynter. 

The pair posed for a gorgeous photoshoot for this month's issue of Glamour magazine and the singer revealed that things can get awkward when the pair are told they look like siblings. 

"People always say we look like brother and sister. Even our family members say it."

"It's quite weird."

The 29-year-old does admit however that the similarities may come down to the fact that the pair share a very similiar sense of fashion. 

"We dress kind of similar. Dougie's always like, 'We can't both wear this shirt!' But I like it."

The On My Mind singer also gave reference to the brief break up of the couple last month. 

"Relationships have their ups and downs. And sometimes, yeah, I want to be left alone. Dougie is respectful of that." 

"Dougie and I have such different musical worlds, but he understands when I've had a tough rehearsal or tough couple of days travelling. I don't like to rely on him to get me through everything, though. I'm an independent person – I do like to take care of things myself."

And it turns out that Ellie had a total crush on the former McFly guitarist way before they ever even met. 

"He is definitely the one forever. He's been through a lot, and he has a quiet depth that I love," Goulding said in another interview last year.

"And you know what, when I was a teenager, I fancied him, but I thought he was out of my league. Way too good-looking for me." 

Just months ago, Dougie Poynter hinted he might be about to propose to Ellie Goulding, but now it seems things have gone to another extreme for the pair.

Ellie and McFly's Dougie are said to be "on a break" after hitting a "rough patch" in their relationship.

The couple, who have been together since early 2014, are reportedly hoping that some time apart and "a little distance" will help them to work things out.

"They are taking a break. Their work commitments have meant they have been spending more and more time away from each other and it has made it difficult to maintain their relationship," a source told The Mirror.

With Ellie currently in the US promoting her new album, and Dougie at home in England, the pair will hopefully get the space they need. However we doubt the McFly singer will be too happy to see last night's photos, which show his former girlfriend hanging out with her ex, Niall Horan.

Ellie was pictured smiling with the Irish star at the Jingle Ball in Austin, Texas, where she was scheduled to perform last night.

It's unknown how long Ellie and Dougie's break has been official, but a quick look through their social media feeds would suggest it's a fairly recent development.

Just two weeks ago, Dougie took to Instagram to praise one of Ellie's tunes, while a few weeks before that he posted a snap of the pair together at a H&M x BALMAIN launch.

 

#hmbalmaination thanks for having us!

A photo posted by Dougie Poynter (@idougahole) on Oct 21, 2015 at 5:28pm PDT

Back in June he could barely hide his happiness when he spoke about his girlfriend, describing her as "beautiful and talented… just incredible."

When asked if he was considering popping the question, his coy response was "I don't want to say too much. It would ruin the surprise."

Let's hope these two can work things out, cos that would be one cool wedding.