Nina Dobrev and Shaun White broke up due to their differing life priorities and goals. Shaun White wanted to start a family and take the next step in their relationship, while Nina Dobrev was focused on prioritizing her acting career, which led to them not being able to come together on a common goal. They mutually decided to end their five-year relationship before it could lead to unhappiness, maintaining love and respect for each other despite the split. Their relationship thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown but faced challenges once reality set in post-lockdown, making them feel stuck and not growing as a couple.