Olivia Dean admits she ‘doesn’t need to be in a relationship to survive’ and her ability to love has ‘got her into trouble’ after she was linked to singer Harry Styles
Olivia Dean, the renowned singer, emphasized that she can thrive independently without being involved in a romantic relationship, following rumors connecting her with popular musician Harry Styles.
The 26-year-old artist confessed that she views love as a spiritual experience and has learned not to tolerate any disrespectful behavior, adding that she has become content with solitude.
Last year, there were whispers that Olivia and Harry Styles might have been in a relationship due to photos of them together. Yet, a source claimed that their bond was simply one of friendship.
During a unique photo session for ELLE UK, Olivia openly shared that love served as a significant source of inspiration for her latest album.
She mentioned that love often seems enigmatic. It’s an elusive longing we all share, yet few of us are adequately instructed on its practice. Couldn’t we include a course about it in our educational system?
Therefore, the album represents a close-up view of the past two years of my life, encapsulating all the knowledge I’ve gathered thus far.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’ve recently discovered the importance of self-worth and setting boundaries in my relationships. Having found love with drummer Eddie Burns, I can confidently say that these insights have become invaluable. In the past few years, I’ve learned to prioritize my personal value and establish clear limits within my romantic connections.
She added: “I find myself growing more cautious. There’s an exquisite talent in loving freely and effortlessly, yet at times, this openness can lead to complications.
‘I value respect from others and do not tolerate disrespectful behavior. As I have grown older, I have become increasingly intolerant of such actions. I recognize my personal worth and demand to be treated kindly. I prefer to spend my time on meaningful and positive interactions rather than waste it on unproductive or negative situations.’
Regardless of the current shifts in her romantic circumstances, Olivia expressed that she’s discovered how to find contentment on her own.
She expressed that she is self-reliant and content on her own, without the necessity of being in a relationship for survival. Instead, any relationship should serve as a bonus, rather than filling a void or emptiness in her life.
Olivia was previously rumoured to be dating Harry Styles last year.
The conjecture about this duo started in August, following their outing eating burgers at Five Guys in London. This encounter occurred mere two months after the former One Direction member, aged 31, parted ways with Taylor Russell.
A spectator took multiple pictures as Harry was purchasing food at the counter while Olivia was standing nearby, causing gossip to escalate rapidly.




Currently, The Sun reported that Harry and Olivia were growing closer through private interactions, as a source shared with them: “Harry and Olivia have been acquainted for some time.
They share many similarities when it comes to their musical preferences, and they’re really enjoying deepening their bond away from public attention.
Harry adores nothing more than biking around and discovering new eateries in the city, while Olivia, being a native of London, is well-versed in all the top culinary hotspots.
Approximately a month had passed, and they were spotted once more in each other’s company. This time, they were enjoying Sam Smith’s performance at the Kalorama music festival in Madrid. Remarkably, Harry was also observed by a keen-eyed spectator departing from Olivia’s stage performance at the same festival.
People started discussing after the appearances, and it didn’t take long for social media to buzz with speculation as to whether the duo were in a romantic relationship.
There was a buzz on Twitter as fans speculated: ‘Could it be that Harry Styles and Olivia Dean are an item?’; ‘For the past two years, I’ve been smitten by Olivia Dean, and now I’ve come across a photo of her with Harry Styles.’
If it turns out that Harry Styles and Olivia Dean are indeed an item, I will be overjoyed.”
And
“I hope that Harry Styles invites Olivia Dean to open for his next tour.
Nonetheless, contrary to popular fan speculations, it was reported by TopMob last year that Harry and Olivia are simply good friends, not romantically involved.
However, whispers about their relationship resurfaced last month when Harry was seen deeply kissing an unidentified lady in the VIP section at Glastonbury.
Initially, some supporters speculated that Olivia might have been kissing the artist known for Watermelon Sugar.


In fact, it was later discovered that the woman was Ella Kenny, a 28-year-old music video producer from North London. She has worked with artists like Nia Archives, Rachel Chinouriri, Slow Thai, Anne-Marie, and Aitch on their hit song PSYCHO, as well as other projects.
Last year, Olivia was recognized with three BRIT Award nominations across categories like Best Pop Act, British Artist of the Year, and Best New Artist, making her a well-known neo soul singer.
At the tender age of fifteen, she gained admission into the renowned BRIT school for theater studies. However, she later decided to focus on songwriting instead. She taught herself how to play both the guitar and the piano to further her newfound passion.
At sixteen, she started composing songs, and within a year, she got recruited by Rudimental as a backup singer. This allowed her to perform with them at Sziget Festival, and she even appeared on their hit single “Adrenaline.
In 2019, Olivia ventured into producing her own music and launched her first EP, titled OK Love You Bye. This step paved the way for her securing a record contract with EMI.
In 2021, she was awarded the title of “Breakout Artist of the Year” by Amazon Music, and in 2023, she unveiled her first studio album titled “Messy.
Olivia garnered critical acclaim and made it onto the shortlist for The Mercury Prize, which boosted her popularity significantly. Her upcoming second album, “The Art of Loving,” is scheduled for release on September 26th.
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2025-07-10 03:49