Adele opened up everything that has been happening in her personal life in an interview with Vogue and British Vogue. Now that the 30s music era is just around the corner, she is ready to share about her private life including her divorce and new relationship, her healing process, and her new music that will reflect all her experiences.
When asked to talk about her new album, she says that albeit the album being a divorce album, it's a different kind of a divorce album. "It was more me divorcing myself".
She told Vogue in the interview, "I feel like this album is self-destruction, then self reflection and then sort of self-redemption. But I feel ready. I really want people to hear my side of the story this time."
Looks like the next album will be packing a punch, folks.
The singer also added that the album will be a tribute to her son, Angelo, when he gets older. "I just felt like I wanted to explain to him, through this record, when he's in his twenties and thirties, who I am and why I voluntarily chose to dismantle his entire life in the pursuit of my own happiness."
When asked about the divorce with Simon Konecki, Adele spoke with extreme candor. "I was just going through the motions and I wasn't happy. Neither of us did anything wrong. Neither of us hurt each other or anything like that. It was just: I want my son to see me really love, and be loved. It's really important to me." The pair were separated for a while before they decided to make it public.
Adele opened up about her healing process and how she chased after her own happiness post divorce. She said that therapy has been a guiding force. She said that she is being forced to face issues from her past, like issues with her father, that she has been brushing off for so long. She said that these led to further problems in her personal life. She said that some issues like "not being sure if someone who is supposed to love you loves you, and doesn't prioritize you in any capacity when you're little. You assume it and get used to it". This in turn, affected her relationship with me, where she gets defensive and hurts people before they have a chance to hurt her. She says that it is toxic and prevents her from finding her own happiness.
Adele also spoke about her relationship with Rich Paul, who was her friend before they started dating. She said that he had always been there, she just never saw him. She says that with Paul, she feels safe. "I don't feel anxious or frazzled. It's quite the opposite. It's wild."
With public comments about her weight, she admits that comments were hard to accept. "My body's been objectified my entire career. It's not just now. I understand why it's a shock. I understand why some women were especially hurt. Visually, I represented a lot of women. But I'm the same person."
She opened up that working out has helped her feel better and less anxious. She said that it was never about losing weight. It was about becoming strong and giving herself as much time daily without her phone.
It's refreshing to see and hear a celebrity get this candid about issues and be so open about healing and therapy. Here's to wishing Adele the best!