Joss Stone has been through some ''terrible times'' with relationships.

The 'Super Duper Love' singer, who split from her childhood sweetheart Danny Radford last year, is now in a happy relationship with a mystery man and is pleased to have moved on from being unlucky in love.

She said: ''I don't want to say who he is, but it's so great to have a nice man.

''I've been through some terrible times with relationships and it's not fun. It has made me pretty cynical and unfortunately that's something my boyfriend has to deal with. However, that's my past talking. If I didn't have those experiences, I'd have nothing to write songs about.''

Due to her hectic schedule, Joss will spend much of the coming months away from her boyfriend - who she has been dating for a year and a half - and her beloved pets, and admits she is most upset about leaving her dogs at home.

She told Britain's HELLO! magazine: ''I miss my dogs a lot too, especially when I see other dogs. I worry they'll forget me. My rottweiler gets upset with me - connected, Missy and me, she's my little soulmate.''