Paloma Faith Opens Up About Feeling 'Really Alone' After Split from Husband of Six Years
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Paloma Faith has opened up about the loneliness she feels after her split from her husband of six years, Lyman Lahcine. Appearing on Thursday's episode of Lorraine, the singer and mother-of-two, 42, discussed the challenges of being a single parent, admitting she feels 'really alone' while lying in bed at night.
Paloma and Lyman married in 2017, with rumours of their breakup first surfacing in November 2022. Since then, the star has had to adjust to life as a single parent to her two daughters, aged six and two. She said: 'As a mum it's so hard. Now I'm on my own with the kids it's so easy to go, "here's a screen," but we need to interact through play and cultivate their imagination.'
The singer also discussed her latest single, How To Leave A Man, which was inspired by her own experience of a breakup. She said: 'I'm still going through it. It's the first time I've promoted something that I am still experiencing. I'm not doing much acting on this I'm just upset and crying. It doesn't take much for me to tune into those feelings.'
Paloma went on to add that despite her painful break-up, she has had to 'rip of the plaster' to remain strong for her children, as she still has to face Lyman on the regular. She said: 'When you're at home, especially at night when the kids are in bed you feel really alone.'
The star has also revealed that one of the tracks on her album called Divorce, is the 'hardest to hear' for her. Looking ahead to dating other people, she added: 'I’ll never be perfect so if that’s what you want, go find someone else that you’ll cheat on. Be boring. It’s never boring with me. Maybe annoying, maybe irritating, maybe stressful. But not boring.'
Paloma's honesty and openness about her split has been praised by many, with her fans commending her for her strength and resilience. For anyone going through a similar situation, Paloma's words are a reminder that you're not alone and that life can still be enjoyable, even after a difficult breakup.