Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
For many people, physical touch is synonymous with sexual touch which is not necessarily the case. Non-sexual physical touch is a powerful means of communication and is crucial for both mental and physical health. The power of physical…
Did you know that engaged couples who go for marriage counselling and therapy before they tie the knot enjoy a success rate in the marriage that is around 30% higher than their counterparts who don’t seek premarital counselling? If you…
A friend of mine once told me that the little voice that usually motivates you to do things when you have a crush on someone is the clown version of you. I never really believed this was true until I got first-hand experience with a man I…
I had barely settled into my apartment when I received the dreadful news that one of my close friends had passed away. Though we knew what was coming, the news still hit me hard. We watched him fight for his life hoping for a miracle but…
What would you do when your crush suddenly starts paying attention to you? You’d try everything to impress him/her, right? But what if they’re simply not that into you and are only talking to you because their friends told them to? That’s…
Breaking up in the age of social media is not as easy as it used to be. There are so many other considerations, chief among them, to block or not to block your ex on social media. Here are some reasons to do it and a few reasons not to do…
She came in with puffy eyes and a troubled look. In the past year, Brian had only had one reason for this look. He had started as the perfect gentleman, but as with many love stories, he was just another frog in the pond. “Spit it out.…
One day while I was scrolling through Twitter, I came across a tweet by some girl about relationships. She was trying to urge people to have difficult conversations about what they want with their partners. She finished the post by saying,…
She works hard to have everything that she wants in her life. In an era where beautiful, and not so beautiful girls are graduates in knowing how to make a man open the wallet, she works for her own. She doesn’t work hard because she wants…
In the early days of a relationship when there’s a lot of excitement and enthusiasm, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of it all. There is no right answer about how fast a relationship should progress, but there are dangers in…
Parents are under so much pressure. There are so many rules and truths about parenting accompanied by endless do’s and don’ts. Here are some harmful parenting myths that have been circulated too long and make parents feel needlessly…
I met Michael through a mutual friend who insisted that I should date his friend. Normally, I avoid blind dates but I had been single for months with no luck in finding the right guy. So, I figured one date wouldn’t hurt. I didn’t know…
I had a crush on a guy who was in our friend group but I was too scared to tell him. So, instead of making a move, I started making jokes that we were dating. At first, he was into it and even played along but things got a little too…
Breakups are painful, and the bitter reality is that most relationships end in destruction, so most of us will witness actual heartbreak at some point. While wisdom may suggest that it is best for both parties to move on after a breakup,…
Proposing to my girlfriend was one of the best moments of my life. I whisked her away to a luxurious resort where we spent a romantic weekend together before I got on my knees during a private dinner. It was an outstanding night that lives…
My ex and I had been friends long before we started dating so when we broke up, we still maintained our friendship. We would visit each other all the time and sometimes, people questioned whether we had really broken up. It was not until…
Hooking up, friends with benefits or, if you want to say it bluntly, casual sex can be fun and easy if you’re not looking for a serious relationship. It’s natural to want to get some now and then. However, certain rules should be followed…
“I’ve never been single.” My friend said as we had cocktails at an upmarket lounge. It rubbed me the wrong way. A few years ago I’d have gassed her up and told her how she was a goddess who should never be single. However, my views about…
I’ve always had a thing for dating older guys. Since I turned 18, I’ve dated men significantly older than me. I just get along better with older guys and I learn a lot from them. However, some people don’t understand that a young,…
I had been single for close to three years and I almost lost hope in finding love until my luck seemed to turn around. I met two guys who were interested in dating me. After my divorce, I suffered immense emotional damage that made me…
Imagine if you could break up with someone and make jokes with them. It’s absolutely possible. A breakup is never easy and most people feel salty and heartbroken after. However, some have mastered the art of having an amicable breakup.…
There is so much hype surrounding Valentine’s Day that we almost always forget another important day – Galentine’s Day. Celebrated on 13th February every year, Galentine’s Day is a chance to recognize the impact that our friends have on…
Most people believe that you should have your life figured out by the time you hit 30. However, the truth is, there’s still quite a lot of life to go before it’s all over. With that said, there are a few mistakes you can avoid making to…
There are many different ways to grow and expand your family, one of them is adoption. Adoption establishes a lifelong relationship between adoptive parents and the adoptee. It allows people who for one reason or another are not able to…
