Katy Perry recently broke her silence on the challenges she faced in her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, shedding light on the pivotal year they spent apart and the personal growth that ultimately brought them back together. In a candid conversation on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast with Alex Cooper, Perry reflected on the early days of their relationship, the reasons behind their temporary split, and how they managed to rekindle their romance.

Perry and Bloom, who began dating in 2016, initially found themselves at odds with differing expectations and life stages. "We weren't really in it from Day 1," Perry admitted, noting that while Bloom had embarked on a period of celibacy and was focused on setting intentions, she was fresh out of a previous relationship and felt the need to explore new paths. "I can't do this anymore, I need to swim in a different pond," she recalled thinking at the time.

Their divergent goals and Perry's reluctance to fully commit led to what she described as a "push-pull" dynamic, characterized by the emotional games she played in search of a dopamine rush. This tension eventually led to a mutual decision to part ways, with both recognizing that they needed to address their own personal issues before they could be truly together.

It was during this period of separation that Bloom took a significant step towards personal growth by attending the Hoffman Process, an intensive therapy program aimed at helping individuals heal from negative behaviors and emotional patterns. When Bloom returned from the program with a newfound sense of clarity and commitment, Perry found herself initially uninterested in his more grounded approach. "He wasn't playing this cat-mouse game anymore with me, and I was like, 'This is boring, I'm moving on,'" she confessed.

However, nearly a year after their breakup, Perry decided to give the Hoffman Process a try herself. The experience proved transformative, providing her with the tools she needed to better understand herself and communicate effectively with Bloom. "It saved my life. I would be dead without it. I would not be on this planet without that process and meditation," Perry said, emphasizing the profound impact the program had on her well-being and outlook on life.

With their newfound emotional maturity and a deeper understanding of each other, Perry and Bloom reconciled in 2018 and became engaged the following year. In August 2020, they welcomed their daughter, Daisy, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship.

Reflecting on their journey, Perry attributes the strength of their bond to the continuous work they put into both their relationship and personal growth. "Our relationship is still going strong years later because we consistently make an effort to work on ourselves and our bond," she shared.