Perrie Edwards Details Toxic Relationship With Zayn Malik, Credits Fiance Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Perrie Edwards has candidly discussed her past relationship with One Direction star Zayn Malik, describing it as 'toxic' and revealing how it left her fearful of future relationships. Their romance, which began around the 2011 X Factor competition, quickly escalated to an engagement by 2013 but ended abruptly in 2015, with Perrie recalling the heartbreak as a difficult and public experience. She reflected on how the relationship shaped her perceptions of love, initially thinking toxicity was normal, and how her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s calm and mature demeanor helped heal her fears. Perrie also revealed moments of anxiety when an ex contacted her, but praised Alex's unproblematic and supportive response. Additionally, she expressed empathy for her Little Mix bandmates, who felt overshadowed by the media focus on her relationship with Zayn. Overall, Perrie credits her current relationship with Alex for providing a stark, positive contrast to her past and helping her find peace.