Selena Gomez "Helping" Justin Bieber Deal With Paps

She is apparently making the Biebster see the funny side...

Justin Bieber's relationship with Selena Gomez is allegedly helping him deal with the paparazzi.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, JB's public romance with the Disney starlet has enabled him to cope with the snappers, after previously expressing his desire for them to leave him alone.

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A source told the publication: "Yes, Justin can get testy at times, but who wouldn't considering he is hounded by the paparazzi and other media types 24/7. Remember, he's just a kid and, I think, is extremely mature for someone his age,"

Another insider then added that Selena is "teaching" Justin to see the funny side of being followed by the paps, stating: "Maybe it's because she 'gets' it, fully understands the whole fame thing because she deals with it herself,"

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They continued: "But boy, she sure can make him laugh at the insanity of it all, and get him to relax and have fun."

The 17-year old teen heartthrob has had many run-ins with the paparazzi, even showing them the middle finger during one of his first dates with Gomez.

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