Adele has opened up about the emotional toll of her “devastating” and “embarrassing” divorce from Simon Konecki, revealing how the end of her marriage impacted her deeply. In a candid interview, the 33-year-old singer reflected on the heartbreak she experienced following the split, explaining how the public nature of the separation made her feel like she had failed. Despite this, Adele acknowledged that the experience has ultimately brought her growth and resilience.

The singer, who shares son Angelo with Simon, filed for divorce in September 2019, but she and her ex-husband remain on good terms. In the years following their separation, Adele has found happiness again with US sports agent Rich Paul, whom she began dating after meeting him at a mutual friend’s birthday party. Although she initially kept her relationship private, she later described it as the most “incredible, openhearted, and easiest” she’s ever been in.

Adele also shared that her sense of loneliness no longer haunts her. “I’m not frightened of loneliness anymore,” she said, emphasizing the emotional freedom she now feels. Despite the difficult breakup, Adele’s journey of healing seems to have brought her to a place of self-empowerment and hope.