Dua Lipa Reveals Challenges of Long-Distance Love

opened up about the struggle to maintain long-distance relationships as she offered advice to a fan who had moved away for work. 

The Levitating singer, 30, took on a new role as an agony aunt for her lifestyle site Service 95, and was asked for tips on 'staying connected with loved ones from the other side of the world'. 

Dua was the perfect person to ask, having just completed her year-long Radical Optimism tour that saw her travel the world and torn apart from her London-based fiancé Callum Turner and family.

She answered: 'This is something I've had to get pretty good at over the years, especially during touring seasons! 

'I'll start by saying this: it does get easier with time, but it never stops being hard. 

'Being far away from your family is tough. It's not just the big occasions you miss; it's the build-up of small moments that can leave you feeling out of sync with each other.'

Yet after acknowledging the hardships, Dua ended on an optimistic note, musing: 'Yes, relationships do change with distance, but love doesn't. 

'If anything, it can feel even stronger when you don't get to see each other all the time.' 

The chart-topper also opened up about her past splits after receiving a letter from a fan whose sister had lost confidence after a break-up. 

Dua, who famously dated model Anwar Hadid and chef Isaac Carew before finding love with Callum, replied: 'Break-ups are never easy, I know that firsthand, and it's horrible watching someone you love get knocked by one. 

'When someone's confidence takes a hit, your instinct is usually to rush in with the big affirmations: You're amazing! F*** them! But I'd say that's not always what they want or need to hear right away. 

'Sometimes the best thing you can do is just be there and be reliable. 

'Let her say, "This makes me feel like s**t," without trying to fix it or put a positive spin on it. 

'Break-ups are disorienting and having the space to feel the weight of that can actually be really healing.' 

Writing on her website, Dua said of her new role: 'I've been told before that I give good advice, so this definitely puts that claim to the test! 

'Either way, I absolutely loved reading every submission, so thank you so much to everyone who took part. 

'It was genuinely a lot of fun, and I hope my advice helps you in some way.' 

Dua has been enjoying downtime after the end of her Radical Optimism world tour, which came to a conclusion in Mexico City in December after 92 shows.

She had kicked off the tour, named after her latest studio album, in Singapore in November 2024.

Penning an emotional message to fans, she said: 'What a life. What a joy. Thank you Radical Optimism for the most fulfilling year and a half.

'92 shows since last May ~ around the world with the very very best!!!! Thank you Mexico City for your love and energy and for having us for 3 nights.

'Grateful beyond belief. Still digesting ~ might take me a sec... but for now thank you and I love you so much!!!!! RADICAL OPTIMISM FOREVER!!!'

She has performed in Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.

The tour grossed $112.3million and sold 960,000 tickets over its first 44 shows.