London – In a recent candid conversation, Little Mix star Perrie Edwards revisited one of the most emotional chapters of her life: her former engagement to Zayn Malik. Recalling the period with raw honesty, Perrie described the experience as both her first love and a painful trial that took a profound toll on her.
Reflecting on the relationship, which began following their success on The X Factor and lasted until 2015, she emphasized that the intense public scrutiny and her lack of experience magnified the emotional burden. “Being so young and having my every move analyzed made the breakup even harder,” she explained on Iconstyle.al .
Perrie also highlighted how instrumental her Little Mix bandmates were during that dark period. Their support offered a much-needed safe space amidst overwhelming attention.
“Without them, I truly would have struggled,” she said
Looking ahead, Perrie emphasized how different her current relationship is with fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whom she began dating in 2016. She characterized it as grounded, mature, and healing far removed from the turmoil of her past. The couple, who welcomed their son Axel in 2021 and announced their engagement in June 2022, represents stability and emotional growth
