When most men are unfaithful to their wives and the mothers of their offspring, people in general are usually not chomping at the bit to venerate them. But most men aren’t Juanes and most people aren’t People en Español, for whom “infidelity” is synonymous with “romance:”

In an exclusive interview for the November edition of PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL, Juanes reveals the reasons behind the separation from his wife, Colombian model Karen Martínez, and speaks openly about the romance he had during that time. The Colombian singer also speaks honestly about the reconciliation process the two are experiencing.

What a guy! Speaking honestly to a widely-circulated magazine that just happens to target his core audience right on time for his latest album release.

When commenting about the girlfriend he had while separated from his wife, the “La camisa negra” singer says that “it is definitely something that has been damaging. I’ve hurt myself. I’ve hurt others, and it’s not easy.” Nevertheless, the singer explains that the agony of his marital crisis helped him bring emotion to his new album, titled La vida…es un ratico, an album, he points out, that addresses his recent tumultuous life events.

So. Much. Pain. In this album that’s out now!

Wink. Tooth sparkle. Pose.

Juanes Confesses His Truth [People en Español]