Zayn Malik has spoken candidly about his former relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid, offering a thoughtful and reflective take on love maturity and personal growth. Appearing on a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the former One Direction star explained that his understanding of love has changed significantly over time.
Zayn shared that while he once believed he was in love, age and experience have led him to reassess those feelings. He admitted that what he felt in the past may not have been love in its truest sense but something he only understood differently later in life. According to the singer, self awareness and emotional growth have reshaped how he now defines love.
Despite this reflection, Zayn made it clear that his respect for Gigi remains unwavering. He emphasised that she will always hold a special place in his life as the mother of their daughter Khai. He stated that his bond with Gigi is rooted in gratitude admiration and deep care even if he no longer views their relationship through the same lens.
The singer also acknowledged that if he had truly understood love at the time he believes he would have shown up as a better version of himself. His comments were framed not with regret but with honesty and maturity as he looked back on a relationship lived under constant public attention.
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were together for nearly six years and welcomed their daughter Khai in September 2020. The couple parted ways in 2021 and have since focused on co parenting while keeping their personal lives largely private. Zayn has frequently expressed how fatherhood has transformed him and given his life a deeper sense of purpose.