Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
Women have been warned to be extra vigilant in the wake of a violating sexual trend called Stealthing. The trend sees men remove condoms halfway through the act of sex, despite initially agreeing to wear one – without the female partner…
The first time you fall in love, it feels like a storm, it whirls you around, wind billowing through the sails, carrying you off to lands far away, you never want to leave. It’s dramatic and intense. The second time you fall in love, it’s…
Generally, stalking can be defined as unwanted and obsessive attention by an individual or a group of individuals towards another person. The aim of stalking is to intimidate and harass. This form of intrusive behaviour can be through…
We met at my best friend’s birthday party. He was friends with my best friend’s boyfriend. After the informal introductions, we all settled into the party. I found myself being drawn to him. He was quite the charmer but it didn’t feel…
Women are now travelling more than they ever have before, and the number of single lady travellers has also increased over time. It is now quite cool to be a solo traveller. Travelling has become part of the millennial lifestyle. That is…
Ours started like all 21st Century love stories, with a slide into my DM’s and many flirty messages later we were boyfriend and girlfriend. The relationship started off smoothly, he was very thoughtful, was never late for our dates, never…
We are all looking for love, and technology has made it easier for us to connect with people all around the world. We have heard stories of people who have met online and gone ahead to get married and start families. Unfortunately, those…
The 15 seconds of fame I did not ask for. Let me tell you about the time I became WhatsApp famous. I met Joe at a bar. The swanky ones where even the dancefloor looks like a VIP section. The ones where your alcohol is served with…
Karimi sat across the table from her friend Susan, staring at her phone in exasperation. She passed the phone to Susan, who almost spit out the masala chai she had just gulped. “What the hell?” She was doing this thing where she was half…
My mama always said that the beauty of a woman lies in her strength. Not in her hair, not in her hips, not by the number of men who follow her around; but in her strength. A woman’s perseverance and endurance for all the things that life…
In a society full of dating sites, social media, and constantly checking & rechecking your phone before you sleep, there is a guy from your past (or present) who may come back into your life and show you that they are interested in…
Life as a single lady is complicated as it is. I mean, picture waking up at ungodly hours to work your back off for a boss who doesn’t appreciate what you do or keeps refusing to give you a promotion because you are a woman due to the…
I met a man. A great man. A man who has respect and good manners. Remind me to thank his mama if I ever meet her. A man who has no baby mama stories hovering over his head and his wallet. A man who has a great body. A man who smells like…
In When You Give Up The Cookie To Your First Love Melanie met her first love and gave out the cookie. But then her period was late but she wasn’t sure if it was something to be worried about. You have been through a lot in the past few…
Watching movies gives us unrealistic expectations of love; we dream of fairytale love that does not exist. This is mostly introduced to us growing up; we watch these movies, expecting our love life to be the same. But in reality, it isn’t,…
I was supposed to feel devastated when, on my 20th birthday, I found out I was pregnant. I felt intense, if cautious, joy instead. Finally, instead of telling my parents I wanted to quit med school, they’d abandon me to my sinful ways…
Being single is fun. That I can’t deny. Being a single lady in Nairobi, more so, has taught me a lot about relationships and sex. See, being single comes with its perks; like having the freedom to go to concerts, events, dates, drinks…you…
I have always been that girl who enjoys listening to other women talk about their dating lives. Sometimes I just scroll down Kilimani mums, ghetto edition, just for comic relief. Either the ladies who post their experiences are stand-up…
Single lady in Nairobi, don’t be over-eager to over-impress. Have you ever met those ladies in university who do everything for their boyfriends? I don’t mean ‘everything’ in terms of love and care for them; I mean cook, clean his house,…
We live in a very judgmental world, where people are constantly reminding you of the wrong things you have done and sometimes taking pleasure in throwing it in your face. People can be mean, and brutal and misunderstand you for your…
I honestly think that an independent woman might be confused about whether her man is stingy, selfish or just cheap. We have come a long way from thinking that the man should be the only provider but many relationships have ended because…
A lawyer defends and argues on your behalf. If you are found to be guilty a lawyer will still try to ensure that your sentence is reduced. Sometimes they even insist that you be moved to a better jail. The jail has better facilities. They…
I thank God for those guys who just give it to you straight and tell you the truth as it is. Not those who use such an opportunity to bring you down but use their ‘manly insight’, especially in relationships. Praise Jesus for such men in…
You have probably seen many funny memes from the famous team mafisi. The memes generally defend all sorts of players in a humorous way. So as a lady I decided that I shall point out the kind of fisis we mostly encounter because the reality…
