Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and the second richest man in the world, is set to marry Lauren Sánchez-his partner of six years and once a family friend. Their relationship, now celebrated in the spotlight, began with quiet sparks during a time when both were still married to other people.


What started as a friendship evolved into a deep emotional connection,what some might call the discovery of a soulmate at the most inconvenient time. Their bond became impossible to ignore, and eventually, the relationship turned romantic.


As expected, the world watched with a mix of shock and fascination when the news broke. The most dramatic twist? A tabloid exposé of Bezos’s private messages following a phone hack, and the revelation of his divorce from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The separation wasn’t just emotionally significant—it came with a $36 billion price tag in Amazon stock, one of the most expensive divorce settlements in modern history.


And yet, Bezos made his choice. He walked away from one chapter of his life to begin another with Sánchez. Fast forward to today, and the couple are still going strong. They’ve been photographed cruising across Europe aboard Bezos’s $500 million yacht, reportedly spending months soaking up the sun, exploring the seas, and enjoying life far from boardrooms and shareholder meetings.



Now, in June 2025, the couple is planning a lavish fairy-tale wedding in Venice, estimated to cost $10 million around 16 billion naira when converted into Nigerian currency. Images from Cannes show a radiant Bezos, perhaps the happiest he’s ever looked since the beginning of their relationship.


But beneath the glitz and romance lies a trail of questions that linger:


Can one truly outgrow a marriage partner?


Is it morally wrong to fall in love with someone else while still married, even if that person feels like your true match?


Where does karma stand in all of this? Is it delayed or does it sometimes simply not show up?


Was this selfishness, courage, or simply fate playing its hand?




These aren’t easy questions to answer, especially when viewed through the lens of love, privilege, and consequence. For some, their story is one of betrayal; for others, it's proof that following your heart no matter the cost, can lead to lasting happiness.


One thing is certain: life, love, and loyalty don’t always follow a predictable script.


By Chukwudi Iwuchukwu