Mariah Carey's boyfriend is 'like a second father' to her kids but can't 'replace' Nick Cannon (EXCLUSIVE)

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Maria also revealed whether she is interested in marrying boyfriend Bryan Tanaka

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Which would make it the third time down for the legendary singer.

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Mariah Carey and her boyfriend Brian Tanaka after spending Christmas with their 11-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan

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Fans were curious about Brian's role as a father figure in the relationship.

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"Brian is a great role model for his kids and is very close to them," the source added.

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They see him as a second father, but they don't call him father.

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The insider added that Mariah and Brian are "the happiest they've ever been together".

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