Pop superstar Ariana Grande and her husband of two years, Dalton Gomez, have officially initiated divorce proceedings, according to TMZ. The couple, who wed in an intimate ceremony with fewer than 20 guests in May 2021, is citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their divorce.

Ariana Grande’s attorney, Laura Wasser, filed the divorce documents on Monday, while Gomez filed separately, marking a coordinated effort. Their date of separation is noted as February 20, 2023, and they had a prenuptial agreement in place.

Sources close to the couple have emphasized their respectful and considerate approach to the divorce process, taking their time to work through the details. “They’ve been really caring and respectful of one another through every step of this process,” an unnamed source told TMZ.

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An additional source shared with PEOPLE that their separation was amicable and patient. Their relationship faced challenges when Grande left to film the musical “Wicked” in London, resulting in a long-distance relationship that ultimately couldn’t withstand the strain. Despite the split, Ariana Grande reportedly speaks kindly of Dalton Gomez.

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez began dating in January 2020 and announced their engagement in December of the same year. Now, following her divorce from Gomez, Grande is reportedly dating her ‘Wicked’ co-star, Ethan Slater. Slater recently divorced his wife, and the new couple has been dating for several months, according to TMZ.

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As they navigate their new relationship, Grande and Slater are striving to balance their public lives with privacy and respect for all parties involved. “They are doing their best to balance the fact that they are in the public eye with the desire to be respectful to all parties involved,” a source told PEOPLE.