Madelyn Cline Shares Her Best Romantic Advice — And Admits Shes Still Figuring It Out
Actress Madelyn Cline shares her top romantic advice “Fall in love dont be afraid of it” while candidly admitting shes still figuring love out She opens up about navigating public relationships personal growth and her new film The Map That Leads to You .
Charleston SC August 10 2025 — At the premiere of her upcoming romance film The Map That Leads to You Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline offered her most heartfelt piece of romantic advice yet—but also acknowledged that shes still learning herself .
“Fall in Love Dont Be Afraid of It”
When asked by PEOPLE to share the best love advice shed ever received Cline responded with a mix of optimism and humility .
“Fall in love dont be afraid of it” she said Then with her signature honesty she admitted “Look historically I havent been like the most successful at love so dont take advice from me until I figure it out” Still she reiterated “Dont be afraid to fall in love”
Navigating Love in the Public Eye
Cline has experienced love under the spotlight which comes with unique challenges Her romance with Outer Banks costar Chase Stokes blurred the line between real life and fiction and when the relationship ended the breakup played out in the public eye Reflecting on that period she shared “I truly did not know which way was up which way was down… that public relationship was kind of my identity” .
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She also briefly dated comedian Pete Davidson from late 2023 to mid2024 With humor she addressed the relationship by saying “The jokes they write themselves… that is my only comment” Lightheartedly she added “He has a really cute dog and some really great girlfriends now” .
Balancing Ambition Fame and Personal Growth
In a recent Allure cover story Cline opened up about how fame has affected her personal life The whirlwind of travel long filming schedules and constant public attention have made it difficult to maintain balance She admitted that the pressures of rising stardom have sometimes taken a toll on her mental health and her ability to nurture relationships .
Yet she remains focused on her own journey As she put it “I want to experience this life on my terms first before I do all the relationship stuff” For Cline this means prioritizing selfdiscovery growth and career opportunities before fully committing to love again .
A New Chapter The Map That Leads to You
Clines latest project The Map That Leads to You is a sweeping romantic drama directed by Lasse Hallström and based on JP Monningers bestselling novel The film premiering August 20 on Prime Video follows a young woman whose European adventure is transformed by an unexpected encounter with a stranger who changes her outlook on love and life .
At the Charleston premiere Cline radiated warmth and authenticity as she discussed both her new role and her real life reflections on love Her openness made it clear that while she may not have all the answers she is embracing the journey .
Conclusion Honest Hopeful and Heartfelt
Madelyn Clines advice “Dont be afraid to fall in love” captures both vulnerability and hope While she admits shes still “figuring it out” her words resonate because they come from experience navigating heartbreak public scrutiny and the challenges of balancing ambition with intimacy .
Her honesty is what makes her perspective refreshing She may not claim to have mastered love but her willingness to share the lessons shes learned—paired with her optimism for the future—offers fans a reminder that love is worth the risk even when its complicated .