I'll forever love and respect Justin Bieber: Selena Gomez

London: Singer Selena Gomez says she will always have a special place in her heart for ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber.

The "Good For You" hitmaker, who split from the 21-year-old singer last October after almost four years of dating, said they are still "genuinely" good friends, reported Female First.

"I'll forever support him and love him in a way that. We grew up together. I think people want it to be different...(but) I respect him. And I think he respects me, in a healthy manner."

Asked if they could rekindle their relationship again, the brunette beauty laughed and replied, "I don't know."