Drew Barrymore's love education
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Drew Barrymore says being single has helped her "learn" who she is.
The 32-year-actress - who split from her 'He's Just Not That Into You' co-star Justin Long in July - is determined not to let her life be ruled by a man.
She said: "My priorities have changed so much. I've been single for months now and I've turned my attention toward my passions, my friends and the causes I believe in. It's been about learning who I am, not through a man, but for myself."
Drew, who has previously dated The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti and director Spike Jonze, also revealed it is taking time to come to terms with her new single status.
She added to Harper's Bazaar magazine: "I've had a couple of fun, frolicky relationships, but really, I got out of a five-year relationship and I dated a few people here and there.
"I've been spending time with my friends and doing more travelling with the United Nations and challenging myself at work. I'm so happy with where my priorities are right now."
Drew has been married on two occasions. She tied the knot with Welsh barman Jeremy Thomas in March 1994, but they split the following month.
In 2001, she wed Canadian comic star Tom Green, but Green filed for divorce in December the same year.
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