I Have Changed My Myspace Status

to single. Reluctantly. Because I’m no longer with the person I thought I was going to spend my life with. I’m sure it’s for the best. I’m sure everything happens for a reason. But it’s difficult. I loved her deeply.

And it’s a strange thing telling you all this. Honestly, I’m not sure why I am. Maybe in putting things into words I’m reducing their weight inside me. 
Or maybe I want to try to stop what’s happened to me happening to anyone else.
Yes, a career is important. Yes, being dedicated to your job is important. And even if you’re doing that for someone else as well as you (as I did) don’t lose sight of what’s really important, because all that effort put into making writing a career so that you can be together means a heck of a lot less if you’re not together.
I guess we writers are never all that far from rejection.
But at least my foot’s better. Onwards and upwards.
And that’s all I have to say on the matter.

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Nik Perring is a short story writer, author, teacher of writing, and editor from the UK. His books include the widely celebrated Not So Perfect (Roastbooks, 2010), and A Book of Beautiful Words (2014). He co-wrote Freaks! (TFP/HarperCollins 2012), and A Book of Beautiful Trees is out in 2015.

0 thoughts on “I Have Changed My Myspace Status”

  1. I am sorry Nik. And I’m sending you a big hug and a sloppy kiss. from someone old enough to be yer Mum. Here’s to tomorrow and tomorrow, and it all getting easier.

  2. I’m really sorry to hear this Nik.As your other commentors have said, words are a bit useless so I’ll just say …take care and big hugsx

  3. Nik, I’m so sorry to hear about your break up. As you know I went through a pretty horrific one myself 18 months ago, and whilst I wouldn’t say I’m over it even now, I would say it gets easier with time (the old cliche is true!), and that gradually you start to rediscover all of the pleasures that life has to offer – and realise a few you’ve never even known before. Mail me if you want to chat, big hugs, B x

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