/lit/ - Literature

I've got a bit of a problem. Originally, I had planned my protagonist being in a sterile, lifeless relationship and as the novel goes on, it degrades even further and further. By the end of the novel, he casts it off entirely with no qualms. However, when I started writing about the woman he's dating, she turned out completely the opposite of how I originally intended her. She's loving and supportive, almost to a fault. I ended up keeping her this way, figuring that if the protagonist is in a healthy, loving relationship, it'll create more drama as it degrades and the protagonist will have some inner turmoil to resolve when he finally decides to end it in order to pursue his life's ambition. But the problem is, as I'm progressing through the novel, in some ways, the relationship seems to be strengthening rather than degrading, and it's making me completely rethink the ending. I still plan on having me protagonist pursue his goal no matter what, but now I don't know if I want them separating at the end of the novel. I feel like if I have them stay together, it'll come across as cliche and corny though. Moreover, I'm personally something of a cynic. I don't relieve believe in the whole idea of a woman who will stick by you through thick and thin. But at the same time, I'm not sure ending the relationship is the right move either. Would an ambiguous ending be the right move or am I just looking for a cop-out? I'm still only halfway through the novel, so there's time to alter course and steer things in the appropriate direction. Any insight would be appreciated.

Is your day job conducive to being a writer? I work as a substitute teacher, and it's probably one of the better gigs for writers. I get large chunks of the day where I can just sit down at a desk and I have nothing else to do but to jot down passages and ideas for my work. I can also read during recess and lunch if I don't have duty.

>>8900433
Wtf does this post have to do with the thread I just want some good traditionalist literature , Im a high test alpha, fuck off lol

>>7437295
good