Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, always close both on and off screen, were sitting together at a family gathering when Eddie's son and Martin's daughter unexpectedly announced they were dating.

Eddie burst out laughing:
"Wait a minute, my son and your daughter are together? This sounds like the plot of a comedy movie!"

Martin pretended to be serious, staring at Eddie:
"Let's just hope it's not the sequel to Life, 'cause this time, we might not just be going to jail—we’ll be walking down the aisle too!"

Both of them roared with laughter, while Eddie's son and Martin's daughter stood there, blushing and smiling awkwardly.

You didn’t lose the love of your life—you lost a parasite that was draining the life out of you. Narcissists aren’t soulmates; they are predators in disguise, and understanding this is crucial to your healing. The person you saw at the end of the relationship is who they truly are.

Their true nature was hidden behind a facade of charm, charisma, and manipulation. They lured you in with false promises, fake emotions, and a convincing act. But underneath it all, they were feeding off your emotional energy, chipping away at your self-worth, and eroding your sense of self.

What you experienced wasn't love; it was a toxic cycle of abuse where each day felt like a battle for survival. Their gaslighting, emotional blackmail, and constant criticism weren't signs of affection; they were tools of control and domination. Their infidelity, deceit, and lack of empathy weren’t mere mistakes; they were deliberate actions to exploit your vulnerabilities.

You didn’t lose a loved one—you escaped a toxic nightmare. You broke free from a cycle of abuse, and that takes incredible courage, strength, and resilience. Narcissists are incapable of genuine love; they only mimic it to get what they want.

To heal, you must accept the truth: you were not loved, you were used. You were a source of supply, a means to an end, and a pawn in their manipulative game. But now, you are free to rediscover yourself, embrace true love, and live a life filled with purpose, joy, and authenticity.

You deserve real love, genuine connection, and healthy relationships. You deserve to be seen, heard and understood. You deserve to be valued, respected, and cherished. Never settle for anything less. You are worthy of love, and it will find you when you least expect it.

Muhammad Ali in New York. (1963)

Any fool can make a baby, but it takes a real man to raise his children