The former supermodel and her singer boyfriend have decided to part ways. Christie Brinkley and John Mellencamp have announced that they are breaking up after just a year of dating. ?Both the mileage between their homes and their heavy career demands interfered with their ability to maintain the relationship,? a rep for the couple told People. But the two have ?vowed to remain best of friends.? ?I know guys that go out with girls that are so, so young.