Jun 16, 2008, 9:35 GMT
George Michael is so happy with his boyfriend he can't write sad songs.
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The 'Fastlove' singer has to rely on tales of other people's tragic love lives to inspire him because life with Kenny Goss is so blissful.
He said: "I have this wonderful partner. Through rows, misunderstandings and pain we have actually reached a fantastic place.
"So recently I've had to write about other people's lives when I want to hit that lonely mood. I have to refer to other people's pain."
George - who has been dating Kenny since 1996 - also admits his happy personal life has stifled his creativity and cost him chart success.
He added to the Los Angeles Times newspaper: "I was most successful when I was the loneliest. And I think most people are lonely, even in love.
"We all know the difference between great sex and something which is totally about loving someone. And by a certain age, we know that kind of love is not a lifelong pattern for many people."
George, 44, has previously revealed he and Kenny, 49, enjoy an open relationship and are free to see other people.
He said: "Gay relationships are a bit different. I'm sure we'll be allowed to roam if we want to. But we love each other dearly."
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