Ed Sheeran's songs affected his friendships

Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed that the personal nature of his songs has caused him to lose a few friends.

The Grammy-winning British singer said even though pouring his heart out into his music makes him feel "better", his public honesty has not gone down well with everyone.

"There have been songs that ended friendships. But the whole point is to get s**t out and put it in a song so I feel better. It's selfish, but people like it," Sheeran told The Sunday Times Culture magazine.

Asked which songs lost him friends, he added,"Ones that are spiteful.