Pop star Liam Payne is struggling to be separated from his son Bear during the current national lockdown.
The One Direction star, 26, is presently apart from three-year-old Bear during the social distancing measures imposed by the UK government to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Bear is living in isolation with his mother and Liam's ex, Cheryl Tweedy.
Liam explained the difficult situation to The Sun, saying he has had "difficult" conversations with Cheryl about visiting their son.
He said: "It was one of the first times I was in the country for his birthday and I was ready to go over and I just thought, ‘I don’t know how I feel about it’."
The Strip That Down singer added that he has been keeping in touch with his son, but it is "difficult having to put up with a lot of FaceTime."
The British star also spoke about his "regret" at ever wishing to have time for a break from his hectic schedule, as he is missing the life of freedom before the coronavirus pandemic.
Liam has previously gushed about Cheryl's skills as a mother to young Bear.
On Mother's Day last month, Liam posted: "Double special day today thanks to 2 very special ladies and a very special little man... Happy Mother's Day mum and Cheryl.
"You two are the most amazing mothers Bear and I could have asked for, thanks for raising me right and thank you Cheryl for showing my son all the love in the world."
As little Bear turned three, Liam also shared a touching post about his boy.
The proud father shared: "Happy birthday little man! 3 already I can't believe it.
"It's amazing watching you grow and you surprise me constantly, it really seems like yesterday I was holding you for the first time, thank you for bringing life and joy to my world.
"I hope I can do the same."
Meanwhile, in terms of Liam's career, it looks like he and the other One Direction lads have plans in the works for a reunion project to celebrate the band's 10-year anniversary.
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