Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
It was another weekend, and my friend Ken had invited us for his regular game nights. He would have a couple of friends over once every three months. Everybody brought their A-game, and the competitive spirit was in the air. The fan…
Like most people in Nairobi, Anita had undergone character development so many times that, at some point, she ended up getting used to it. She had spent most of her 20s dealing with men who followed the same script. It was either cheating…
I hate blind dates. I have never been on one but I have seen people who have tried them and failed miserably. However, I wasn’t in a position to say no. My mother – yes, my mother – had recently reconnected with one of her old friends and…
Homes ought to be peaceful so that after leaving the hustles of the outside world and retiring to home, one can rest and have a good time. One can do everything within their power to make everything comfortable within the house, but have…
Sex, for many people, is a key area of their romantic relationship. It’s an opportunity to bond and show your partner love and affection. It’s pleasurable and fun and can help you feel more secure in your relationship. Problems in a…
Friendships end, but most of the time, you may not even know when it happens. This ending may be inevitable, and sometimes, there is nothing one can do to prevent it. However, one thing that is not inevitable is knowing when the friendship…
He lost his mother the day after we met. Seeing his devastation, I decided to step up and be the shoulder to lean on. As cliché as that sounds, trust me, my speciality must be clichés. I’m always finding myself in several. Over the next…
As human beings, we like to think of things as binary with everything clearly in its box. Bad/Good. Male/Female. Gay/Straight. Only problem is things are not always so black or white. When it comes to sexuality, for example, bisexuality…
I thought I was in a dream when James sent me that text asking if I wanted to go on a trip with him. We had been talking and flirting for years now but I had never given him a chance to date me. However, we had an on-and-off relationship.…
Bee pollen is a natural mixture of flower pollen, nectar, bee secretions, enzymes, honey, and wax. It’s considered a superfood and used as a nutritional supplement because of its nutrient-rich profile. Bee pollen is said to enhance energy,…
I was having a bad streak in my dating life. After recently breaking up with my boyfriend of two years, I wasn’t as confident as I used to be in the love department. Nonetheless, I decided to put myself out there hoping to at least go on a…
Mastering the art of sex talk is more than sending a dirty message or whispering naughty things in your partner’s ear. It’s like a dance and you need to have rhythm or else you’ll be all over the place. And no matter what your partner…
Life has its challenges and everybody has their way of going through it efficiently. People usually pick their coping mechanism to ensure that after every upheaval, they are intact or even better and Generation Z is not an exception. This…
I had been dating Maria for close to two years and I thought it was time to take our relationship to the next step. We had talked about marriage before but only in passing. She wasn’t very enthusiastic about the discussion but I hoped as…
I was awakened by loud screams and the sound of breaking glass. I thought I was dreaming but when I peeped outside my bedroom windows I saw two women destroying my car while shouting profanities. A small crowd had gathered around them…
Imagine growing up in a family where you see and experience love. You see the way your dad adores your mum, they go on dates and they look like two love birds, who just fell in love and still are on their honeymoon but the truth is, they…
It was a warm afternoon. The perfect weather made it possible to enjoy two of my favourite things, ice cream, and a book. I went to a somewhat isolated corner of the restaurant. I was engrossed in my book when he asked to join me at the…
I’m an avid reader and anyone who knows me knows this since I always bring up books in every conversation. Additionally, I constantly recommend lists of books to my friends who never bother to read them. However, I finally met my match…
My dog ran up to me as soon as I arrived home and welcomed me with enthusiastic barks. I bent down to rub her temple before I took off my shoes and tiredly walked to the living room of my one-bedroom apartment. There, I found Brian…
Till death do us part – these were the words my husband and I exchanged on our colourful wedding day which would mark the beginning of a life I dreamed of. I was officially a wife and couldn’t wait to start living my best married life.…
Divorce is always messy – amicable or not. There are nasty fights over children and property which whether you like it or not can turn ugly. For me, my divorce was far from amicable. I tried hard to get along with my ex-husband but after…
Being a fresh graduate is usually exciting and scary at the same time. You are starting adulting properly and getting to experience the real world of bills, living alone and building a career. The major problem usually comes in when you…
Ruth, unlike most people, had never believed in love. Her father left her mother when she was a toddler, which made her assume that all men had the same traits. Seeing her mother struggle, she never wanted to endure that suffering as an…
“You have successfully completed your training. You will be on probation for one year. Kindly ensure you sign your contracts before you leave. See you on Monday,” the training officer said. The team of twenty-five young ladies and…
