Harry Styles revealed how his ex-girlfriend helped him overcome his fear of feeling unsafe in public. The singer said he had anxiety that his ex-girlfriend helped him navigate during his One Direction years.
Harry Styles opens up about feeling unsafe in public during his One Direction years
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Harry Styles opened up about a past relationship. He explained how his relationship helped him overcome his fear of feeling unsafe in public.
He said, “In the early days, when I was in the band, so much of the hotel experience felt very locked-in. When I’d be home, it felt like, ‘Oh, it’s not safe for me to be out.’”
Styles’ girlfriend at the time was outgoing, while he preferred staying at home because he felt it was not safe outside.
He added, “So we walked everywhere, and it was this realization for me: ‘Oh, it’s fine to be outside.’ It kind of broke that thing. Now, it’s changed my life in such a big way, because it’s how you stay connected to the world.”
Apart from overcoming his fear, spending time outdoors has helped him in his creative career.
He said, “I read something about walking being the artist’s kind of perspective because you’re at ground level and you see things that you just don’t see if you’re driving everywhere.” He also emphasized how everyday life can shape an artist’s perspective and inspire new ideas.
Harry Styles became popular in 2010 as a member of One Direction. The singer kept much of his love life private despite several high-profile relationships. He dated pop star Taylor Swift from 2012 to 2013. Later, he had an on-and-off relationship with Kendall Jenner that reportedly continued till 2019. (Via Ok! Magazine)
While Harry Styles revealed how he overcame his anxiety, he did not mention the name of his ex-girlfriend.
Harry Styles is currently engaged to Zoe Kravitz, and the couple is reportedly planning their wedding.
