Lily: "I hate being single"
Monday 08 June 2009
She’s had a string of long-term relationships in the past but, after being single for five months, Lily Allen is feeling insecure and miserable, Closer can reveal.
Lily, 24, has been on her own since January when her one-month fling with art mogul Jay Jopling ended.
And, despite being in great shape, having slimmed back down to a size 10, and enjoying the success of her second album It’s Not Me, It’s You, pals say Lily - who kicks off a UK tour in November - is feeling sad and lonely without a partner.
A pal said: “Lily hates being single - she needs a man in her life. She feels insecure going to events and hates turning up without a man. That’s probably why she gets drunk at a lot of showbiz bashes and drinks on stage.
“Lily wants someone to hold her hand for all the red carpet events she attends - especially in case she bumps into any of the other celebs that she always seems to be slagging off!
“She’s even been asking friends to set her up on dates. She can’t seem to meet anyone, and it’s making her miserable.”
Lily had a brief relationship with Jay, 45, last December, just months after he separated from his wife of 11 years, Sam Taylor-Wood.
The pair spent Christmas and New Year canoodling on a yacht in St Bart’s. But while Lily was telling everyone how she’d bagged herself a great older man, Jay – who’s friends with Lily’s actor dad Keith Allen - ended the relationship in January.
“Lily feels humiliated over how things ended with Jay,” said our source. “She knows she jumped into the relationship too quickly, which left her hurt and looking silly. She’s been insecure ever since.”
Lily has a history of failed long-term relationships. She dated DJ Seb Chew, 32, for two years before they split in August 2007.
A month later, she started dating Chemical Brothers DJ Ed Simons, 39, and fell pregnant shortly after. They broke up in February 2008, after she had a miscarriage, but then had an on-off relationship until August.
And pals say Lily’s disastrous love life has knocked her confidence.
A source said: “Lily’s vulnerable after her failed relationships. She finds it tough going out alone. She arrived for a party at London’s Groucho Club recently, and was too embarrassed to go in on her own. She stood outside chain-smoking until her brother and some friends arrived. When they got there, she was close to tears.
“Lily is especially concerned about going on her UK tour later this year without a boyfriend there for her backstage. She needs a man to take care of her, and to give her attention. Without that, she fears she’ll go off the rails.”
However, since their split, Lily and Ed have remained close. And pals say that in her desperation to find a boyfriend, Lily has turned to her ex for support.
The source said: “Lily still has feelings for Ed and calls him a lot. He’s happy to be friends, but has told her he’s not interested in rekindling their romance and that she needs to learn how to be on her own.
“But Lily’s never had to be on her own before, and is struggling to cope. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to meet anyone.”
By Lottie Lumsden
Posted by lovingmum
RE: Lily: "I hate being single"
Maybe she needs to shut up and stop bitching about people unneccessarily then she might stand a chance she probably scares people off with her loud mouth laddette image
Posted 09/06/2009 08:46:31
Posted by *sam*
RE: Lily: "I hate being single"
I agree with the above comment, she also needs to start looking for men around the same age as her who want a committed relationship. Failing thism maybe she can get some tips from Geri, she has a new man each month !
Posted 09/06/2009 09:25:27
Posted by racheal
RE: Lily: "I hate being single"
i know how she feels! i can't seem to find a decent lad that just wants a relationship.. they all seem to want 'just some fun'. which isnt what i want! i dont ask my friends to set me up on dates, as they mgiht think theyre decent, & i might not.. so it would be a waste of time..
all recent 'relationships' seem to end after a month!! i dont know whats wrong! lol
Posted 09/06/2009 09:43:48
Posted by clarabella
RE: Lily: "I hate being single"
Aww one will turn up Racheal when your least expecting it! lol
I wasn't even looking for anyone (after my marriage broke up) but along he came & were now engaged & i couldn't be happier! : )
As for Miss Allen....if she stopped acting like a spoilt laddette,and stopped bitching she might,just might find someone,but i doubt it!! : )
Posted 09/06/2009 18:02:04
Posted by lovingmum
RE: Lily: "I hate being single"
Awww Rachel I know how you feel. I was single for almost five years after i got separated and thought id never see the day when id be in a new relationship. Just like clarabella says he turned up out the blue when i was least expecting it and i can honestly say that even after just being with him for six months he is the love of my life. I cant big him up enough lol hes amazing and the funny thing is we met on facebook and got to know each other as people and as friends before we both realised that things were going in another direction. Of course nothing is guaranteed and we dont know what the future holds except that we both want to be together and im loving every minute of being loved, cherished adored etc. Don't give up the search as he is out there somewhere and i bet u hes wondering where u are too ;)
Posted 09/06/2009 23:02:39
Posted by racheal
RE: Lily: "I hate being single"
lol thanks for that clarabella & lovingmum. i wont give up & hopefully, i'll find loving relationships just like yours! lol
Posted 10/06/2009 08:46:26