London 2/13/2011 8:30:00 PM
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Holly Madison happier than ever with boyfriend

Holly Madison's boyfriend loves her for who she is.

The 31-year-old model - who has previously dated Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner - insists she has never been happier in a relationship than she is with All Time Low guitarist Jack Barakat.

She told People: "He's a really down to earth guy. I feel like he's really real and he knows me for who I am. I can say whatever in front of him and he's cool with it."

The couple began dating last year after meeting on micro blogging site twitter and the 'Holly's World' star loves that Jack lets her be herself no matter what.

She explained: "I love that Jack has a sense of humour and I can just be myself around him. I don't need to be like Miss Priss or Betty Crocker. I feel like every guy that I dated before him expected that."

Holly has previously insisted she is not jealous of former lover Hugh's plans to marry Playmate Crystal Harris but admitted she doesn't trust her either.

She said: "I think everyone expected me to feel one way, they expected me to be really jealous. But it's not how I feel. We've been apart for two years. I just want him to be happy.

"I'm more protective than anything else. I just wanted to make sure he's making the right choice."

"I'd like to see Hef settle down. I just want it to be with the right person, and I feel like he's making a hasty decision. I'm not sure Crystal is the best thing for him."