A source close to the singer said reports claiming Mariah and James would marry soon were 'ridiculous,' adding that 'her focus is Vegas, her kids and downtime.'
- Jun 25, 2015
AceShowbiz - Mariah Carey and her new beau James Packer may be seen inseparable lately, but it doesn't mean that the couple wants to get married soon. Only a day after reports about the couple's marriage plan emerged, several sources close to them spoke out, claiming the rumors were "ridiculous."
"They are not talking marriage. That's ridiculous," a source related to Mariah told E! News. "She's enjoying his company, but she's also trying to remain cautious. This trip is a chance for her to really get to know him. She hasn't 100 percent let him in yet."
"She's having a lot of fun being courted. It's very different than when Nick Cannon was wooing her. To her, Nick was a boy. James is a man," the source added.
Another source also debunked the reports, saying, "Marriage is not in the cards just yet but they have been very close since they met. They are not in any rush and are still in the process of getting to know each other."
"They get along amazingly and their communication is always fluid and easy," the second source continued. "James is very into Mariah, though, and he wants to spoil her and her children every minute he can. He feels she only deserves the best."
The source said that James had been telling his family and friends in Australia a lot about Mariah. "This is just the beginning of their relationship and they are both excited about what possibly can be ahead for them in the future," the source added. "Mariah friends and family just want her to be happy and feel special again."
Although Mariah appears to be enjoying her time with James so much, her focus remains on her kids and music career. "Mariah is all about taking care of herself these days. Her focus is Vegas, her kids and downtime," one source noted, while another added, "She is hitting the gym hard and feeling healthy is her personal No. 1 priority, besides her children of course."
