Shakira has recently declared that she's not in the mood for love, telling The Times newspaper, "There's no space or time in my life for romance right now. My plate is quite full." The "Whenever, Wherever" singer has been single since her long-term relationship with Gerard Pique, the father of her sons Milan, 13, and Sasha, 11, ended in 2022.
Shakira mentioned that her children and career are her top priorities. "Strangely enough, I'm in love with my career like I've never been in my life," she said. "I'm enjoying my time alone as well."
Despite going through what she described as the "darkest moment" of her life when she split from Gerard at a time when her father William was hospitalised following a severe fall, the 49-year-old star feels stronger for the experiences she's had.
"I've been through so much pain, but it has made me perhaps in an unforeseen way a wiser person - or stronger, at least," she said. "They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and it is true. It's amazing to learn that humans have a resilience that we can resort to at any moment in our lives."
Shakira believes that hardship is a source of valuable lessons. "Life sometimes can be a b****, but it's also beautiful and made of light and shadows," she said. "So, I thank life for every single moment, the bright ones and the dark ones, the people who have made me suffer because they have become my masters who have taught me lessons, very valuable lessons."
Additionally, the "Hips Don't Lie" singer will always be grateful to Gerard for the impact he had on her life. "I will always have that gratitude in my heart for the father of my kids, and [for] turning me into the mother that I am today," she said of Gerard Pique and the time they had together.
