I have been asked to do an interview for a new Conde Nast magazine. The article is all about “glamorous divorcees” (interviewer clearly hasn’t met me yet…). The angle, (I think) is all about how divorce can in some ways be positive. She wants to focus on how I changed my career during the divorce. However, I’m not sure if doing an interview is a good thing. I wouldn’t in any way want to be seen to be promoting divorce. Yes, things have changed and yes, I have changed my path, but I didn’t choose to be in this position. What would be the point of me being in the magazine? Would it upset my children? Or incur the wrath of my ex? Or in any way remotely benefit me? I suppose if I could promote my business it would help…but my friend, the PR consultant who initially thought of me, called me back two days later and said that on second thoughts perhaps I shouldn’t get involved. So there we are…story of my life…another non starter.
My 7 year old and I are having a lovely time, just the two of us. We’ve had some funny conversations. First he asked me what “May You Nest In Peace” meant. Then he asked me “if you had to choose, would you prefer to die or spend 18 days at school without going home?”. He’s been planning which restaurant we’re going to tomorrow night…sweet.
GoneBackSouth
February 13, 2008You’re probably right not to do the interview. If you had full editorial control over the article it could be quite therapeutic, but as you won’t it’s probably not worth the risk. Hope you have a lovely valentines night with your son, he sounds lovely.
debio
February 14, 2008For what it’s worth I agree with gbs.
Better to rant in non-public forum and maintain dignity. Important for one’s own self-respect.
family affairs
February 14, 2008Thanks girls – I agree xx