Shakira spoke candidly about monogamy and why she feels it's a “utopia.”
that much “The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer opened up in an interview. Marie Claire Two years after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend of 11 years, Gerard Pique, she spoke about how she feels about love. Pique gave birth to two sons, Milan (11 years old) and Sasha (9 years old).
According to Shakira, much of her inspiration to keep her love alive comes from her parents. “You can’t say she doesn’t believe in love because she took the example of her parents, who were together for 50 years,” she said. Looking into each other’s eyes, holding hands and not being able to live apart from each other,” the singer told the outlet.
“I have witnessed love, but I myself was not so lucky. Monogamy is a utopia. But I was rewarded in other ways with the love of my fans, my kids and my true friends.”
She explained that over the years, she has witnessed the difference between the type of love seen in friendships rather than romantic partners and the benefits that come from those relationships.
“Oscar Wilde said friendship is the purest form of love, and I think that's true. It lasts longer, at least in my experience. my relationship [lasted] It's been 12 years, but my friends will be there for life. I realized how important friendships are during times of hardship,” she said Shakira.
She admits that finding love like her parents used to be her top priority, but those plans may change along the way. “In my mind, I always thought having a husband was the most important thing in my life.” the singer said.
“I was looking for a man like my father. He made plans to have children with me and be together forever. He's still like his parents in love. For this I have made many sacrifices. I was faithful. But sometimes things don't go as planned. Please continue.”
When Pique and Shakira first broke up, a representative for the singer released a statement announcing her split. For the well-being of our children, which is our top priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
At the time, many of her fans began speculating that the couple had broken up because of the footballer's alleged infidelity. There were rumors that Shakira discovered her alleged infidelity because of strawberry jam.
However, Shakira denied the rumors in an interview. Sunday Times, He informed the media that the claim was “not true.”
The 'Anywhere, Anytime' singer's current goal is to have a family of four, but she is currently pouring all her love into her two sons.
“I have made it my personal goal to raise loyal boys and honest men,” she said. Marie Claire. “I want them to be people of their word. In today's world, people's words are often worthless. People overpromise and underdeliver. And I want my children to be the exact opposite.”