United Kingdom, Dec. 3 -- Miley Cyrus has become "more protective" of her love life.

The 33-year-old pop star recently got engaged to Maxx Morando, and MIley loves that she's been able to keep some aspects of their romance private.

The chart-topping singer - who was married to movie star Liam Hemsworth between 2018 and 2020 - told People: "The detail that I can share is that for us, our privacy and us kind of keeping it small has been something that I've been astounded that I've actually been able to have and being able to kind of have more choice.

"I think it's also being older, being more protective of what I'm open to sharing."

The celebrity couple sparked engagement speculation earlier this week when they walked the red carpet at ...