Miley Cyrus Says Mother Urged Hot Partners, Now She Values Respect

Miley Cyrus said her mother encouraged her to stay with attractive but ultimately unsuitable partners, and that she had to learn the importance of respect the hard way, the singer said in a recent family interview. Cyrus, 32, made the comments while speaking alongside her mother, Tish, and sisters, saying she now values respect above looks and is happy in a relationship with drummer Maxx Morando.

"Moms always wanted me to stay with the wrong guy cause theyre hot," Miley said, according to the interview, adding that she "ended up with a person who means a lot to me and treats me really well and respects me." She said that respect was not among the top priorities her mother stressed when offering dating advice, and that she had to find the right partner on her own.

Tish Cyrus defended her counsel with humor, arguing that looks matter because if you eventually outgrow a relationship at least you get to look at someone "frigging hot." The exchange kept a playful tone, with other family members weighing in. Brandi Cyrus said her partner, Matt Southcombe, is "hot as hell" and suggested their mother has evolved. Miley replied that evolution may reflect Tish finding a partner who is...