London, Dec 31 (PTI) Actor Ryan Phillippe says for a celebrity dating is a challenge.
The 42-year-old actor, who was formerly married to Reese Witherspoon, with whom he shares two children, Ava, 17, and Deacon, 13, said living his life in the public eye makes it difficult to find love, reported Female First.
"(Being in the public eye) affects those in your life who didn't choose to be a public figure: your children and the people you are in a relationship with.
"I think that's when it gets really difficult. Of course (dating) is a challenge. When I've been involved with people in my industry in the past, there is a little bit more of an understanding of what to expect, but I feel like when you are with someone who is not in the industry, the focus isn't there to the same degree," Phillipe said.
Since his split from Witherspoon, the "Secrets and Lies" actor has decided not to take himself "seriously" any more.
"I've faced every manner of gossip, and I don't take myself as seriously now.
"There is a freedom and a release that comes with maturity. I've made peace with it. We live in a time where being a private person isn't really an option anymore.
