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Liam Payne Says Becoming A Young Dad Was 'The Scariest Thing In The World' -- But He Has No Regrets!

Liam Payne opens up about fatherhood.

Liam Payne may be a younger dad than most, but he’s proving he’s wise beyond his years!

The former One Direction crooner recently opened up to MTV News about fatherhood and how much he’s changed as a person since he and ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole became parents to their two-year-old son, Bear Grey.

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The 26-year-old admitted it was far from easy to transition into his new role as a caretaker and raise his small child while still learning about himself as an adult. Reflecting on those early days back in 2017, Payne said:

“At first it is the most scary thing in the world, ’cause you’re like, ‘Oh my God, I got to take care of this tiny thing.’ I was so young when I became a dad, as well. So it’s a learning curve the whole time.”

The Stack It Up singer continued:

“You think you’re going to have all the answers right off the bat and you don’t, ’cause you’re still figuring yourself out. You’re not only taking care of yourself and learning about yourself, now, you’re trying to learn this little thing that needs you.”

When you couple the responsibilities of raising a newborn with launching your own solo career, we can definitely understand how challenging this must’ve been.

We’ll be the first to tell you the learning curve is real — parenting isn’t always easy!

Ultimately, the British artist expressed he’s simply grateful for the chance to grow as a person right alongside his son:

“I think [raising a child] gives you the opportunity to be a better person and you’d be stupid not to take that chance.”

Cheers to that!

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Payne continued the conversation with the outlet, dropping even more gems about what he’s learned from his romantic experiences, too.

Noting the trials and tribulations he endured (presumably in his last relationship) before he was able to find happiness with current girlfriend Maya Henry, he dished: 

“With love, I think you don’t really understand it until it gives you that sting. It took a long time with me. Something really hurt me and it kind of made me appreciate love and people a lot more. For the longest time, living such an exposed life made dating really hard.”

Liam is happier than ever with his bae. / (c) Liam Payne/Instagram

The heartthrob continued:

“And I think it’s just the pressure sometimes that you and that person can put on yourselves. I’m kind of at the place in my life now where I just realized it’s not worth sacrificing my happiness because somebody might see something.”

Wise words, indeed!

Liam went on explaining how he’s truly changed for the better since he “found someone who’s genuinely my best friend as well as my partner,” in regards to Henry. He capped off the interview by simply stating (below):

“I don’t have anything to hide — I’m really happy right now.”

You go, Liam! We’re rooting for your happiness always!

You can hear more about his story and deetz on his upcoming debut solo alum titled LP1 in the full clip HERE.

[Image via WENN]

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Oct 29, 2019 14:07pm PDT