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Meg Ryan doesn't regret split from ex John Mellencamp and singer's dating life since proves her right

'Meg felt John could never settle down — and his active dating life since then has borne out her fears,' a source close to the actress said

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Years after their final parting in 2019, Meg Ryan has no regrets regarding her split from her on-and-off ex John Mellencamp. According to a source close to the 'You've Got Mail' actress, "Meg felt John could never settle down — and his active dating life since then has borne out her fears."

The informant noted that Mellencamp has been romantically linked to a plethora of attractive women, including Christie Brinkley, ex-girlfriend of fellow musician Billy Joel, Jamie Sherrill, realtor Natasha Barrett, and skincare expert Marianelly Agosto, as reported by RadarOnline.

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'Tried really hard to make things work'

The insider claimed, "[Meg] told him he's happier out on the road than he would ever be with her." While a second source said Mellencamp "tried really hard to make things work" with Ryan. The 'Pain Is So Great' hitmaker even momentarily relocated to Ryan's New York City residence from his cherished home in Indiana. The insider continued, "Meg loves that John is still out on the road entertaining his fans, but she's past the point of wanting to give things another try," as reported by RadarOnline.

The ex-lovers got engaged in 2018 

Mellencamp and Ryan dated for three years before calling it quits in August 2014 and getting back together. After their romance was revived in May 2017, the ex-lovers got engaged in 2018.

Prior to their divorce, the 'When Harry Met Sally' actress was married to fellow actor Dennis Quaid, with whom she had a son. She adopted a daughter in 2006, who is now 19 years old. 

Two met through Mellencamp's daughter

Mellencamp, on the other hand, was last linked to Agosto in November and has been married three times over the years.The pair "met through [the musician's daughter] Teddi," an insider told Us Weekly, adding that while he and Agosto "have been on and off," the newly minted duo "got back together late August."

Recently, Ryan returned to the public eye after many years. The 'Sleepless in Seattle' actor attended a private showing of new AppleTV+ documentary film 'Still' in New York City alongside her longtime friend and fellow actor Michael J Fox.