(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Duffy finally found love after she stopped being a control freak.

The Welsh singer is dating rugby player Mike Phillips, who she met a little over a year ago. The pair are blissfully happy, with Duffy admitting she quickly knew they were meant to be together.

Ive learnt that you cant help who you fall in love with. Im a control freak at the best of times, but I have no control over that! she laughed. I knew I was missing something in my life, then I met Mike and knew he was The One from our first date. Hes had a huge influence on me, were really happy.

Duffy released her debut album Rockferry in 2008, but then took some time off from her music career. Now shes back and raring to go, and feels like a totally new person.

The star has learnt the importance of relaxing and winding down, and thinks it was vital she took some time out when she did.

The industry was changing, music had become really hard and electronic. I dont sing songs about mobile phones, sex, drugs, the streets or the ghetto or anything else that everyone else is singing about, she explained to Look magazine. I sing about emotion. I had to give myself a good talking to, readdress it and say, Look, I do this because I love it. Ive come too far to suddenly panic and adapt to the trend. (C) Cover Media