Harry Styles has revealed that an ex-girlfriend played a significant role in helping him overcome his anxiety about being seen in public during the early days of his career with One Direction. In a recent interview with Thom Yorke for Rolling Stone, Styles recounted how he felt confined and unsafe going out during his time in the band. This changed when his girlfriend, who was very outgoing, visited him in London. Concerned about staying indoors for days, he decided to walk around the city with her, leading to the realization that it was fine to be outside. This experience had a profound impact on him, breaking his previous mindset and allowing him to stay connected to the world. Styles emphasized the importance of walking as an artist's perspective, noting that it offers a ground-level view of things not seen when driving. He has been linked to several famous faces throughout his career, including Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner. Currently, Styles is in a relationship with Zoë Kravitz, with whom he reportedly got engaged earlier this year.