In 2022, soccer star Gerard Piqué and Shakira ended their 12-year relationship. Prior to their split, Shakira had believed that having a husband was the most important aspect of her life, seeking a lifelong partnership like that of her parents. Despite her own relationship ending, Shakira still believes in love, inspired by her parents’ enduring marriage. Since the breakup, Shakira has focused on the love she receives from her friends, considering friendship to be the purest form of love. Shakira also spoke about the challenges she faced in balancing her professional career while living in Barcelona, which impacted her ability to pursue her music. The split between Shakira and Piqué surprised their fans, and there were speculations of infidelity. Shakira later revealed that she discovered the alleged betrayal while dealing with her father’s serious accident, leading to a tumultuous period in her life where she doubted her ability to overcome the challenges she faced.