"My wife got sick. She was constantly nervous because of problems at work, personal life, her failures and problems with children.
She lost 30 pounds and weighed about 90 pounds at 35. She became very skinny and was constantly crying. She was not a happy woman. She suffered from persistent headaches, heart pain, and pinched nerves in her back and ribs.
She did not sleep well, only falling asleep in the morning and tiring quickly during the day. Our relationship was on the verge of breaking up.
Her beauty seemed to fade; she had bags under her eyes, often hung her head low, and stopped taking care of herself. She refused film roles and turned down any part.
I lost hope and thought we would soon divorce… But then I decided to act.
After all, I had the most beautiful woman on earth. She is the idol of more than half the men and women on the planet, and I was the one allowed to sleep beside her and hold her close.
I began to pamper her with flowers, kisses, and compliments. I surprised and delighted her every minute. I gave her many gifts and lived just for her. I spoke publicly only about her. I steered every conversation toward her. I praised her in front of her friends and ours.
You won't believe it, but she blossomed. She became even better than before. She gained weight, was no longer nervous, and she loved me more than ever. I had no idea she could love so deeply. And then I realized one thing: A woman is the reflection of her man. If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it."
- Brad Pitt