Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
In matters of sex, things that seem to be common sense often shrivel, especially when it’s the man doing the thinking. Jimwat sung “Si unani like, na mi naku like so tuna laikiana/ si una psyche na mi nina psyche so tuna pyschiana,” but it…
It is not in my nature to complain. Nonetheless, I have reached a point where I would like to be the last born in our family – even for a day. My sentiments emanate from a discovery that our last-born sister has all the fun in the family.…
They say we don’t stop playing because we get old, but we get old because we stop playing. But I ask who else is as playful as a child, if not a kitten, who’s also a child to a cat? Children seem to understand lessons and basic life skills…
The excitement of dating someone new can easily make you think you’ve met the perfect guy or girl. Then, you start noticing some red flags about your significant other that make you question whether they’re really a good fit for you. We…
I’m not really one to judge anyone about their past so when this girl I met on Twitter told me she had a daughter, I didn’t think much of it. She was also very clear that she didn’t want anything serious since things hadn’t ended well with…
Let me get straight to the point and just put it out there, if you are currently having second thoughts about your man’s faithfulness or if your intuition is telling you something is wrong, you could be right. Like many women, you might…
Being utterly smart has its perks and I have yet to meet a human being who hates being described as intelligent. Intelligence demands attention, fear, reliability and submission. People place more trust in a smart person to lead them…
Ever been to an event where you could only tell who’s who because you saw them in the media? How about at a conference with well-known people from your industry, but none that you could approach? Yes, social gatherings can get intimidating…
It is 4 O’clock in the morning. One hour before my friends and I left: 1824. It is evident my friends do not want to leave because of how occupied they seem. The two Nigerian guys they’ve been vibing with since we entered this club also…
When you decide to fall in love, there are five key stages that you will definitely go through. Since not all relationships are the same, not all couples will undergo the five stages. However, for a long-term relationship, these are the…
When your children don’t sleep well, this could rob both of you of a good parent-child bond. They either keep you up all night or will be cranky the next morning. Additionally, lack of adequate sleep could have a serious impact on your…
The way your body responds to the outside environment plays a critical role in determining your level of extroversion and introversion. Who is an introvert? As an introvert, I have been puzzled time and again by this question, especially…
Being single in Nairobi comes with its randomness. This time, it was a random night out with my girlfriend. Nancy had just come from the US after leaving to do her Masters. She barely was in the country for two days before she called me to…
There are some things that you can only learn from family. Since we spend a huge part of our lives with them, family members play an integral role in developing the people we are today. They teach us a lot about ourselves and life, in…
Teaching children how to set effective goals helps them learn some essential skills they’ll need in the future. As parents, one of the most important tasks is to equip children with the right tools that help them grow into productive…
Single lady in Nairobi – Don’t be 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 cooking, cleaning his house,…
Kristen came into my life during one of my lowest moments. That’s my daughter’s name; the one I just found out isn’t really mine. Her mother and I had been in a relationship for two years when things started going wrong. She lost her job…
For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. For Adam was formed first, and then Eve. 1st Corinthians 11:8, 9 & 1st Timothy 2:13 Let’s talk about sex. Don’t get excited. There’s…
What’s wrong with stalking your ex on Instagram? I’ll tell you what’s wrong. First of all, you find out he’s still entertaining the girl he cheated on you with. It’s as if his fingers will fall off if he goes a day without telling his…
It’s important to baby-proof your home as this reduces the risk of injuries to your child. Having a child means creating a safe, worry-free environment for them. Common injuries that children may incur around the home include falling,…
Close female friendships are built on certain principles or better known as girl codes. Gone are the days when women were labelled “their own worst enemies”. You and your clique should toast to that. However, there is still a number who…
Relationships are all sweet and mellow for the first few months then you start noticing things that make you annoyed like how they chew or the strange way they pronounce some words. It’s normal to get bored when you’ve been in a…
“Sasa mrembo, hujalala bado?” His voice was a gift from heaven, I think. Smooth, deep and melodic, with a heavy Coasto accent thrown in. No wonder I couldn’t fall asleep, I wanted to talk to him for hours and hours. This was the kind of…
I kept going back to the words she chanted to me like a song. “2 years! 2 years!” She was still in pain and shock, but who wouldn’t be when you had just found out the man you planned on spending the rest of your life with had not one, but…
