IN THIS ISSUE: A New Man for Britney?

As Britney Spears' relationship with her boyfriend/former agent Jason Trawick hits a rough patch, the singer seems to be having a better time with her hunky bodyguard Ryan.

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"When Jason is around, she's frowning and they never have any physical contact," an insider tells OK!. "They haven't been happy since last summer."

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Meanwhile, she and Ryan appear to be growing closer, says the insider.

"Ryan talks to her in such a gentle way, she just melts. She always smiles when he's around."

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