Talking about finding work-life balance after the split, Shakira opened up about how her relationship with ex Gerard Pique was troubling her.
Waka waka She revealed she had a “love-hate” relationship with her work when she was dating the former Barcelona footballer.
The singer said during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 that she felt “guilt” while working because she left her and Pique’s two children at home.
She shared, “It was like a love-hate relationship sometimes because every time I had to drag myself into the studio to do my work, I would fail.”
The singer continued, “I felt like I was leaving my family alone. There were times when I didn’t really enjoy it. You know, I felt guilty. I felt broken.”
However, things have changed for Shakira, revealing, “However, it is more challenging because now I am in charge of these two children, these two children who depend on me so much.”
“And I’m a single mom, I don’t have a husband at home to help with anything,” she added. “In a way, it’s kind of good not to have a husband because he’s…I don’t know why it’s dragging me down, man.
“Now I feel like working. I feel like writing songs. I feel like making music. It’s a vital need of mine that I didn’t feel before.”
Shakira is all set to release her 12th studio album and her first in seven years. Las mujeres y no loran (women don’t cry anymore)On 22 March.