Title: "Insiders Reveal Britney Spears’ Internal Conflict Before Rekindling with Felon Ex Amid Volatile Fights"

Britney Spears’ On-Off Romance with Paul Soliz: Inside Her Struggle Over His Fatherhood Role

[Image: Britney and Paul at a playground with his children in February 2025]

Britney Spears, 43, reportedly hesitated to rekindle her relationship with ex Paul Soliz not due to his criminal history but over concerns about his role as a father. The pair sparked reconciliation rumors in February 2025 after being spotted at a playground with two of his kids, later confirming their romance with a Valentine’s Day outing.

A source told DailyMail.com that Britney, who recently rebuilt her bond with sons Sean Preston, 19, and Jayden Federline, 18, was troubled by claims Paul is a “deadbeat dad.” Despite his past charges—including felony firearm possession and disturbing the peace—Britney is drawn to how he “makes her the center of his world,” a stark contrast to her ex-husband Sam Asghari, whom she felt “ignored her” and was “never present.”

[Image: Britney with sons Sean and Jayden in 2018]

Paul’s parenting history came under scrutiny after Nicole Mancilla, mother to five of his nine children, accused him of neglecting child support. “Britney fought hard to regain her sons’ trust, so Paul’s lack of involvement with his kids worried her,” the insider shared. However, she’s since embraced a “stepmom” role to his children, finding joy in moments she missed with her own boys during their estrangement.

Friends fear Paul, a former handyman linked to Britney since her 2023 split from Asghari, may exploit her. “They’ve had blowout fights, and everyone worries he’ll leave her drained,” the source added. Yet Britney insists he makes her happy, dismissing critics.

[Image: Britney and Paul’s chaotic Chateau Marmont incident in May 2024]

Their relationship faced public scrutiny in May 2024 when Britney was photographed barefoot and topless during a late-night altercation with Paul at Chateau Marmont. Police responded to reports of her “harassing guests,” though she later blamed a twisted ankle and called the paramedics’ arrival “illegal.”

Nicole Mancilla further fueled drama, claiming Paul abandoned his family for Britney: “He denies his children for her.” Court records reveal multiple child support cases, including a 2024 order to pay $1,167 monthly for three kids. Despite past convictions and probation violations, Paul denies being a “bad dude,” insisting he’s a devoted father and business owner.

[Image: Paul Soliz attending court in 2023]

Though the couple briefly split in July 2024—with Britney prioritizing her children—they reunited months later. Sources say she’s unfazed by his “bad boy” reputation, a pattern in her past relationships.

As Britney navigates love and motherhood, her journey remains under a microscope, blending personal redemption with public skepticism.

[Image: Britney and Paul during a heated argument in 2024]

DailyMail.com reached out to Britney’s representatives for comment.