In a past interview, Musk said that professional success alone was not enough to make him happy, explaining that being in love and having a long-term partner mattered deeply to him. “If I’m not in love, if I’m not with a long-term companion, I cannot be happy,” Musk told Rolling Stone in an interview published in 2017. Elon Musk is known around the world for building companies and working on ambitious ideas, but the billionaire has also spoken openly about something far more personal: his need for companionship.
Elon Musk spoke about emotional pain during Tesla Model 3 launch
At the time, Tesla was preparing for the launch of the Model 3, while Musk was dealing with the end of his relationship with actor Amber Heard. Elon Musk said the breakup had left him in severe emotional pain in the weeks leading up to Tesla’s major Model 3 event. The comment came during a difficult period in Musk’s personal life. The Tesla CEO made his intentions clear when discussing what he wanted from a relationship.