On Sunday,Adelesat down withOprah Winfreyfor an exclusive interview.

I could have easily gone down some dodgy paths, you know?

And sort of self-destructed from being overwhelmed by all of it."

Adele smiling

Adele also spoke about her current romantic relationship with sports agent Rich Paul.

“He’s hilarious and very smart,” Adele told Winfrey.

“You know, he’s very, very smart.

Adele and her ex-husband, Simon Konecki

It’s quite incredible watching him do what he does.

And just the easiness of [the relationship].

It’s just, it’s been very smooth.”