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Zayn Malik Says He Wasn't In Love With Gigi Hadid: "Maybe It Was Lust"

Zayn Malik has revisited his past relationship with Gigi Hadid, suggesting he may not have been truly in love with her but rather experiencing lust. The singer clarified his evolving understanding of love while expressing deep respect and love for Hadid as the mother of his child. The former couple, who split in 2021 after five years together, share a daughter named Khai. They maintain a strong co-parenting relationship with 50/50 custody, which both parents have expressed happiness about.

Key Points: Zayn Malik Reveals He Wasn't In Love With Gigi Hadid

  • Malik clarifies past "love" claims
  • Says his understanding of love is developing
  • Expresses "utmost respect" for Hadid
  • Commits to hands-on co-parenting
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Zayn Malik reveals he was not in love with ex-Gigi Hadid, says "maybe it was lust"

Zayn Malik clarifies past feelings for ex Gigi Hadid, suggesting it was "lust" not love, while expressing respect and co-parenting commitment.

"I will always love G... but I don't know if I was ever in love with her. - Zayn Malik"

Los Angeles, February 13

Former One Direction member and singer Zayn Malik clears the air over his feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Supermodel Gigi Hadid, suggesting that he was never in love.

In a recent interview, Malik addressed his previous claim where he said, "I don't know if I've actually truly been in love at this point," as per People.

Revisiting the statement, the singer explained how his understanding of love continues to develop.

"Yeah. My understanding of love is always developing. At that moment in time, I might have thought it was love, but as I got older, I realised maybe it wasn't. Maybe it was lust. Maybe it was this, maybe it was that. I don't feel like it was love," he said, as quoted by People.

While mentioning his former partner Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik added that he has "utmost respect" for her.

"To be fair, just to say this on the record, I will always love G, because she is the reason my child is on this Earth, and I have the utmost respect for her. I will always love her, but I don't know if I was ever in love with her. I do love her a crazy amount, but no, I don't think I was in love with her at that point," the singer continued.

Zayn and Gigi, who were in an on-and-off relationship for five years, welcomed their daughter, Khai, in 2020.

Though they officially parted ways in 2021, they maintain a strong co-parenting relationship, sharing 50/50 custody of their daughter, reported People magazine.

Hadid also expressed her happiness about Khai being able to spend time with both parents, stating, "That she can be with both parents makes me very happy."

According to People magazine, in a July 2023 episode of the podcast 'Call Her Daddy', Malik shared his commitment to active parenting.

"I'm super full-on, hands-on with my child every chance I can be," he said, adding his desire for more time, "If I could get 60 per cent, I would have it."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why is he saying this now, years later? Feels a bit disrespectful to Gigi, no? She's the mother of his child. Some things are better left unsaid for the sake of family harmony. Our culture teaches us to be careful with words.
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Aman W
Western celebrity relationships are so confusing. Here one day, gone the next. At least they are putting their daughter first, that's the most important thing. Bhai, focus on the music and being a good dad.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in both the US and India, I see this a lot. The pressure to label a relationship as "love" is immense everywhere. His honesty about his evolving understanding is refreshing, even if the timing is odd.
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Karthik V
This is just gossip for page views. Who cares what he felt then? What matters is they are raising their child together with respect. That's a lesson for many divorced couples in India who fight endlessly.
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Nisha Z
His clarification that he will "always love her" as the mother of his child shows the Indian value of eternal respect for a child's mother, regardless of the romantic relationship. That part I appreciate. The rest is just tabloid drama.

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