– anime art by Ibuki Satsuki, Zerochan
Who really said the following quote? A controversy (?) on if Brad Pitt really spoke these words…
“My wife got sick.
She was constantly nervous because of problems at work, personal life, her failures and children. She lost 30 pounds and weighed about 90 pounds. She got very skinny and was constantly crying. She was not a happy woman. She had suffered from continuing headaches, heart pain and jammed nerves in her back and ribs. She did not sleep well, falling asleep only in the mornings and got tired very quickly during the day. Our relationship was on the verge of a break up.
Her beauty was leaving her somewhere, she had bags under her eyes, she was poking her head, and stopped taking care of herself. She refused to shoot the films and rejected any role. I lost hope and thought that we’ll get divorced soon… But then I decided to act. After all I’ve got the most beautiful woman on earth. She is the idol of more than half of men and women on earth, and I was the one allowed to fall asleep next to her and to hug her.
I began to shower her with flowers, kisses and compliments. I surprised and pleased her every minute. I gave her a lot of gifts and lived just for her. I spoke in public only about her. I incorporated all themes in her direction. I praised her in front of her own and our mutual friends.
You won’t believe it, but she blossomed. She became better. She gained weight, was no longer nervous and loved me even more than ever. I had no clue that she CAN love that much.
And then I realized one thing: the woman is the reflection of her man.
If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it.”
– rumored to be Brad Pitt
Maybe it’s a line from a script – Does it matter who said it? It’s beautiful because he could have given up on her and walked out but instead he practiced compassion … But at the same time, somewhat concerned to see so much dependency on one man’s … power of love because it comes across as though this woman is not empowered on her own…so without him, does it mean she will still be practically anorexic and a wreck? With such low self-esteem, is she only a mere reflection of the man she’s with?
Still…there’s something lovely expressed here. Yes, he believed that if he stuck by her, rather than walking away, she can heal.In that context, so romantic. AND empowering to realize that someone’s intentions – in this case, this man’s kind words and actions had the power to heal.
And this … applies to any relationships and need not be romantic – friendships, parent/child relationships … all relationships will blossom if we give it tender loving focused attention that does not smother but liberates.Love is the medicinal elixir …if only we could dispense it more:)
