Three years after their split, Whitney Houston described her troubled married to Bobby Brown with the poignant words:  ‘He was my drug’.

Despite their turbulent relationship, which ended after 14 years, the pair appear to be getting along just fine these days.

They were spotted stepping out for a bite to eat with their daughter Bobbi Kristina.  The trio seemed in great spirits as they left the trendy Beverly Hills eatery after a slap-up meal together.

Whitney, 48, left the restaurant alone, and was followed shortly by Bobby and their 18-year-old daughter, who sweetly held hands.

Their family meal had evidently been lighthearted and enjoyable as the three each could be seen beaming as they made their way home.