Perrie Edwards Confirms Zayn Malik Dumped Her Over Text Message | HuffPost

'It was horrible, the worst time in my life.'

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Perrie Edwards has confirmed reports that Zayn Malik ended their four-year relationship over a text message.

The Little Mix singer and Zayn revealed they’d gone their separate ways in summer 2015, two years after announcing their engagement.

Reports in the aftermath implied that Zayn had chosen to end the relationship with a text message, which Perrie initially didn’t comment on, but has now revealed to be true.

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However, in an excerpt from Little Mix’s upcoming book, Perrie writes (via The Sun): “I feel like I’m stronger and happier than I’ve been in a long time… it’s like I’ve found my independence after going through a really rough time.

“It was horrible, the worst time in my life. A four-year relationship, two-year engagement ended by a simple text message. Just like that. Even though things in my career were going really well, it was incredibly difficult for me.”

She goes on to reveal that her bandmates and family got her through the split, adding they did “everything they could to cheer me up”.

Zayn previously denied the reports that he’d ended the relationship over text, in his first solo magazine photo-shoot and interview with Fader magazine.

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He said last year: “If you could word it exactly this way, I’d be very appreciative. I have more respect for Perrie than to end anything over text message.

“I love her a lot, and I always will, and I would never end our relationship of four years like that.”

Zayn is now in a relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid, while Perrie recently confirmed she was dating British actor Luke Pasqualino.

Celebs Who Handled Their Splits Like A Boss

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake(01 of11)

Let's be honest, break-ups can be messy, particularly in the glare of the spotlight, so it's good to see when two celebrities can put their differences aside and still be friends, as Cameron and Justin did - even eventually going on to star in 'Bad Teacher' together. (credit:Jim Spellman via Getty Images)

Harry Styles(02 of11)

No one is exactly sure what happened between Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, but even after she appeared to mock him during an awards show performance, he's had nothing but good things to say about her and her music in the press.

Whether he's genuinely happy for her, or he's simply killing her with kindness is unclear, but either way, we could all learn a thing or two from Hazza. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)

Jennifer Aniston(03 of11)

And speaking of how to flawlessly handle a break-up... The media coverage surrounding Jennifer Aniston for the decade after her split from Brad Pitt, was often unnecessary, cruel and steeped in sexism.

Through it all, though, she kept her head high, continued working and, more importantly, smiling away, despite what was said about her in the press.

Now she's one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, and is married to her long-time partner, Justin Theroux. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)

Mariah Carey(04 of11)

When she and the father of her two children, Nick Cannon, split, Mariah was determined not to give the press the dirt they were craving.

So much so, when approached by a TMZ reporter, Mimi said simply: "Oh, it's much too hot to talk."

Flawless. (credit:Ethan Miller via Getty Images)

Elin Nordegren(05 of11)

Elin Nordegren - better known as the former Mrs Tiger Woods - is our personal break-up hero.

So, your husband has repeatedly cheated on you and the world's media are talking about it? Whatever.

Elin's attitude throughout the scandal was flawless: head down, sunglasses on ... and just wait for that divorce settlement to roll in. Props to you, Elin. (credit:Orlando Sentinel via Getty Images)

Katy Perry(06 of11)

However, sometimes it's difficult to pretend you're anything other than hurt. And do you know what? That's OK too.

In showing her vulnerable side in her documentary film, 'Part Of Me', Katy undoubtedly assured a lot of people that it's not about how hard you fall, it's how you get back up again. (credit:JB Lacroix via Getty Images)

Gwyneth Paltrow(07 of11)

Gwyneth Paltrow hasn't had a bad word to say about Chris Martin ever since they "consciously uncoupled" in 2014, and even spoke favourably about his relationship with Jennifer Lawrence.

Instead, she focused on her own career, her family and friends, and the continuing growth of her site, Goop. Now that's how you tackle a break-up like a boss. (credit:Sonia Moskowitz via Getty Images)

Katie Price(08 of11)

Perhaps not quite to this extent, but sometimes a night out with your friends can be just the thing to get you through a break-up, as Katie Price proved when she flew to Ibiza, shortly after splitting up from Peter Andre. (credit:Dave Wood via Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez(09 of11)

Determined not to let anyone paint her as a victim, J-Lo bounced back from her split with Marc Anthony by getting together with a far younger man.

Nice one, Jen. (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)

Perrie Edwards(10 of11)

Similarly, the world of entertainment journalism seemed determined to paint Perrie Edwards as a victim when she broke up with ex-fiancé Zayn Malik, particularly when he quickly got together with Gigi Hadid.

How did she respond to that? With independence anthem 'Shout Out To My Ex', which quickly topped the UK singles chart, and bagged Little Mix their first ever Brit Award. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)

Adele(11 of11)

And then, of course, there's Adele, who managed to turn her disastrous break-up to her advantage and bag herself a wheelbarrow of Grammys, which we have all the admiration in the world for.

What was it Beyoncé said about 'lemons' and 'lemonade' again..? (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)

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