Shakira declares there’s ‘no space’ for ‘romance’ in her life

Shakira just declared that she has no time for love.

The Whenever, Wherever singer has been single since her long-term relationship with Gerard Pique, the father of her sons Milan, 13, and 11-year-old Sasha, ended in 2022.

She told The Times newspaper, “No romance for me for now. There’s no space or time in my life for that. My plate is quite full.”

Shakira mentioned, “My kids are my priority. And my career. Strangely enough, I’m in love with my career like I’ve never been in my life. I’m enjoying my time alone as well.”

The 49-year-old star reflected on going through the "darkest moment" of her life when she split form Gerard, at a time while her father William was hospitalised following a severe fall, but she ultimately feels stronger for her experiences.

"[I was living through] the darkest moment - when I saw the dissolution of my family. The family that I had dreamt to keep forever,” the Loca crooner said.

She continued, “I’ve been through so much pain, but it has made me perhaps in an unforeseen way a wiser person - or stronger, at least,” adding, "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.

“Sometimes through hardships and through pain is how we discover how strong we can be. Suffering sometimes makes you a better person, makes you value friends and support,” Shakira explained.

The Beautiful Liar hitmaker also believes there are always lessons to learn from hardship, stating, “Life sometimes can be a b****, but it’s also beautiful and made of light and shadows.

“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,” Shakira genuinely expressed.

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,” Shakira said of Gerard Pique and the time they had together.