Celebrity How Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani 'Rescued Each Other' After Their Divorces "Gwen had the roughest time with her divorce, and it seems Blake felt the same way. They almost rescued each other," says a Stefani source By Melody Chiu Melody Chiu Instagram Twitter Melody Chiu is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2009, editing, writing and reporting across all entertainment verticals. She oversees PEOPLE's music and events coverage and has written cover stories on Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Blake Shelton and Sandra Oh. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of Southern California and has appeared on Extra!, The Talk, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 4, 2016 08:35 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Todd Williamson/BBMA2016/Getty Images for Billboard Reeling from their respective divorces last summer, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani forged a friendship that turned into an unlikely romance – and now a year later, the two are happier than ever. “Before dating Blake, Gwen seemed lost,” a Stefani source tells PEOPLE exclusively about the singer, who announced her split from ex Gavin Rossdale last August. “She had the roughest time with her divorce and was trying to be positive about her future, but she found life very difficult.” Stefani, 46, found a source of support in Shelton, 40, who announced his divorce from Miranda Lambert just weeks prior. “They almost rescued each other,” says the Stefani source. For much more on Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s life together, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. Now a year past their heartbreaking splits, Shelton “is a better and happier person,” says a source close to the couple. “The divorce had its place in Blake’s life, but he doesn’t dwell on it. He’s come full circle and moved on with his life and is more grateful than he’s ever been.” RELATED VIDEO: Blake Shelton Says Gwen Stefani Is ‘All I Care About’ in New Interview The couples’ families have also spent quality time together on the country singer’s Tishomingo ranch, and “they love each other,” adds the insider. Says the Stefani source: “All the things that need to work out for two people to merge lives have worked out. Everyone close to them is very happy they are together.”