'Total Bellas': Nikki Bella does not let Artem think it's a 'forever thing' because of John Cena

Nikki Bella speaks candidly about her relationship with Artem and how her past relationship has affected it
PUBLISHED APR 24, 2020
Nikki, Artem and John Cena (Getty Images)
Nikki, Artem and John Cena (Getty Images)

Nikki Bella opened up a bit about her relationship with Artem Chigvintsev after her breakup with John Cena. Before Artem came into the picture, Nikki and John's relationship had always made headlines. The couple was an example of relationship goals but their differences led them to decide between heading their separate ways. 

A couple of months after her break up with John, Nikki made headlines for starting a new relationship with Artem. Their pictures splashed across the internet were making waves while their social media account became a scrapbook of how much they are in love. However, in the latest episode (April 23), Nikki hinted that she still holds back when it comes to her new relationship. 

While she confessed she is madly in love with Artem and is serious about the relationship, she also hinted she does hold herself back. Nikki admitted that she did not let Artem think it was a 'forever thing' because of what has happened in the past. 

The conversation stemmed from Nikki's mother, Kathy Laurinaitis pointing out that she did not want Artem in the family picture. Kathy hinted she was not keen on having Artem in it because he was not family yet. She wondered if their relationship would last because Nikki could not make up her mind. 

Kathy admitted she wanted something timeless for her daughter but looking at what has happened in the past, Kathy wanted to be cautious of who she lets into the family. While Nikki thought that her mother's actions were not justified, Brie Bella thought otherwise. 

Brie revealed she had a picture taken during her wedding and it had John in it. She admitted she did not want to keep the picture in the house thinking Nikki would not like it but struggled to make that decision as it was the only picture that had the entire family in one picture. 

Looking at how things became difficult because on one relationship not lasting, Brie understood why Kathy did not want Artem to be in the family picture. However, it seems like Nikki is having a hard time understanding this. Will she finally understand the fears her family has or will it lead to more differences?

'Total Bellas' airs on Thursdays at 9 pm ET on E!

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