As she prepares for the release of her new album, Adele is opening up about her experiences with co-parenting after her divorce, marking her first interviews since 2016. The singer, who has been relatively private over the past five years, is featuring on the November covers of both Vogue and British Vogue, where she shares her candid thoughts on navigating life as a single mother.
Reflections on Co-Parenting
In her conversation, Adele reflects on the challenges of protecting her eight-year-old son, Leo, during her separation from his father, her ex-husband, Mark Konecki. She expresses a desire to use her life experiences in her music to inspire Leo to treat future partners well. “I want to show Leo what I expect him to do in a relationship, whether that’s with a woman or a man,” she explains. “After my divorce, my standards are exceptionally high. It’s a big role to fill.”
Adele admits that her marriage “wasn’t right” for her anymore, and explaining this to Leo was difficult. She recalls moments of anxiety that made it hard to communicate clearly. “Sometimes I forget what I’ve told him, and he’d just say, ‘I don’t get it,’” she shares. “Honestly, I don’t fully understand it either. There are societal norms about marriage and divorce, but I’m a complex person.”
Heartfelt Moments
She shares a poignant moment when Leo expressed his feelings about her absence, saying, “Can you see me?” which left Adele feeling heartbroken. “That’s when I decided to be open with him. If I can find my happiness— even if it makes Leo unhappy— and he sees me content, perhaps I can forgive myself,” she explains.
Leo often asks simple yet challenging questions, like why they can’t live together anymore. “I tell him that’s not what happens when people divorce, but he wants to know why not. I don’t have an answer,” she admits. To maintain stability for Leo, Adele and Mark live on the same property in Los Angeles, ensuring that his life remains as unchanged as possible. She has also turned to therapy for support, even incorporating voice notes of her conversations with Leo into her new music, a suggestion from her therapist to alleviate her anxiety.
A Cathartic Journey
It sounds like Adele’s upcoming music will be a cathartic journey for both her and her listeners, and we’re eager to see what she unveils.
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Summary
In her first interviews since 2016, Adele discusses the challenges of co-parenting after her divorce, sharing insights into her relationship with her son Leo and the complexities of explaining their situation. She emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy relationships and maintaining stability for her child, while using her experiences to connect with her upcoming music.