Elon Musk Reflects on Past Romance and His Search for Happiness

Elon Musk openly discussed his recent breakup with Amber Heard, revealing that it was a painful experience because he was truly in love. The Tesla CEO shared this during an interview, mentioning, “I was really in love, and it hurt bad.”

The relationship between Musk and Heard began last year amid their own separate personal upheavals. Heard had recently finalized her divorce from Johnny Depp, while Musk was going through his own split from Talulah Riley. Despite their busy schedules, they were occasionally seen together, including a recent sighting in Australia.

Musk expressed that he struggles with loneliness and longs for a committed relationship. “I never want to be alone,” he said, adding, “It’s so hard for me even to meet people.” Despite his success, he admits that his life feels empty without someone to share it with, and going to sleep alone can be particularly difficult. “F—to. How do you make yourself happy in a situation like that?” he questioned.

He is actively seeking a serious, long-term partner or soulmate, clarifying, “I’m looking for a long-term relationship, not a one-night stand.” When asked about potential matches, Musk highlighted the challenge of meeting new people in his busy life.

Meanwhile, Amber Heard revealed in a recent cover story that she faced career setbacks after coming out as bisexual, with many urging her to hide her true self to protect her acting prospects. She recounted how she was advised that her honesty might ruin her career, yet she chose authenticity, asserting, “Watch me,” as she decided to embrace her identity openly.