Pop singer Shakira, who split from soccer star Gerard Pique in acrimonious circumstances in 2022, has expressed her continued belief in love. Speaking to a fashion portal, the Colombian singer said, "I cannot say that I don’t believe in love because I see the example of my parents after 50 years together; how they look into each other’s eyes, hold hands and can’t live apart from each other. I’ve witnessed love, I just haven’t been that lucky myself."
The Hips Don't Lie singer referred to monogamy as a utopia, adding, "But I’ve been compensated in other ways, with the love of my fans, my children, and friends. Oscar Wilde said that friendship is the purest form of love and I think that’s true. It lasts longer, at least in my experience. My relationship (lasted) 12 years, but my friends will be there for a lifetime. When hardship came, that’s when I learned how truly important friendship was."
The singer also said that she had always sought a partner similar to her father, reported a magazine. "Deep down, I always thought having a husband was the most important thing in my life. I was in search of that man, like my dad, who I’d have kids with and then make plans to be with forever - like my parents, who are still so in love. I made many sacrifices for this. I was loyal. But sometimes things don’t go as planned. You move on," she was quoted as saying.
