Miley Cyrus on her engagement to Liam Hemsworth in Elle UK magazine interview

Speaking to the June issue of Elle UK magazine, Miley Cyrus insists she and Australian actor Liam Hemsworth are as committed to each other as ever, despite her reluctance to discuss her private life.

Miley Cyrus, 20, admits she has decided to keep their romance away from the spotlight after previously being more open.

Speaking about her June 2012 engagement to Liam Hemsworth, who she has been dating since 2009, Miley Cyrus admitted it felt like a natural progression after moving in together.

The former child star said: “We have a house together and dogs. It just seems right to be wearing this ring and to be committed.

“But we keep our relationship low-key and don’t talk about it anymore.”

Miley Cyrus was previously very open about her emotions on Twitter, but decided to pull back in recent months.

She explained: “We were too nice to the world and gave them too much insight – into my life and my puppies and my house – and I just don’t feel they get that privilege any more.

“Like on my Twitter, I’m much more… not conservative, but you don’t see a picture of my dogs. You don’t get that personal stuff anymore.”

Having found fame as a child star, Miley Cyrus admits it is difficult to find real friends she can trust and who befriend her for her personality, not her celebrity persona.

The actress said: “People who grew up without either (money or fame) can get more of a culture shock and go the wrong way. <<Oh my God, I have all this money! How can I spend it? All these people will like me because I’m famous!>>

“I’ve always had people trying to be my friend for the wrong reasons.”

The June issue of ELLE UK will be on sale starting with 1st of May 2013.

The new issue is available as digital edition through Apple Newsstand.