Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
My ex-boyfriend was a master of deception. He made me believe that he was a saint when in reality he was the worst person I had ever dated. He always swore that he would never cheat on me yet I caught him flirting with other women on…
There are times when you find yourself amped up and need a release. Sometimes, a run or stretching can help manage any stressful energy but sometimes giving yourself a hand is what hits the spot. Masturbating isn’t just rubbing one out. It…
A red flag is a shorthand for a signal or warning of danger ahead. While discussions about general relationship red flags are commonplace, an examination of warning signs that are specifically sex-related is not as frequent. Here are some…
Many react poorly to feedback, especially when unsolicited. But sometimes, something you have done does call for criticism. Some may also respond harshly, and it can come off as hate. It’s easy to conflate hate with criticism. However,…
Kevin’s baby mama always found a way to interfere with our relationship. From the moment I started dating him, she got involved. She would come to his place unannounced and claim that her son wanted to see his father. In reality, she just…
Vivian was an upcoming TikTok influencer who lived and breathed social media. Everything she did had to be about content. Whenever I took her on a date, she would spend the whole time taking videos and posting them on TikTok. I, on the…
Victoria believed that she could get anything she wanted if she worked hard enough for it. At least, that is what her parents told her. She wanted it all – the career and the family and like her name suggested, she believed she could have…
Mitchelle and Jackson had been together for two and a half years. During the first days of their relationship, Mitchelle stayed with her sister and would visit Jackson from time to time. When their relationship clocked one year, she…
In an effort to live a good life, David decided to get a sugar mummy who would buy him all he desired. He thought that it would be a walk in the park since no one told him the other side of having a sugar mummy. However, he would soon find…
After a month of sulking and mourning the end of her relationship with George, Kui was determined to get over him. They had dated for two and a half years, two beautiful years; the last half a year had been spent arguing and fighting over…
Facebook reconnected me with an old friend who I used to know from my university days. He was a great track runner who had made it to the big leagues. He participated in numerous races locally and eventually became a pro athlete, racing on…
Beverly and I had known each other for a couple of weeks but she had quickly grown on me. She wasn’t exactly my type but desperate times called for desperate measures. I wasn’t in a position to choose since I was single and in need of some…
When my friend invited me to his apartment, I thought it would be the usual plan of drinking. I got there only to find a house full of beautiful girls and a few familiar faces. At first, I was so confused then it hit me that it was my…
The biggest mistake I ever made was moving in with a man with an abusive man. I believed Victor’s lies, but his actions told a different story. He was usually hot and cold towards me. One minute, he would shower me with praise and…
My relationship with Bobby was special, especially during our years on campus. We went through the longest honeymoon phase which had me convinced he was my soulmate. After graduation, he got a scholarship to study in India and to solidify…
When my relationship with my baby daddy ended, I thought that was the end of my love life. Everyone told me that I wouldn’t be able to get a long-term partner because no man wanted to date a single mother. I believed them so I gave up on…
I was deep in sleep when I heard someone touching my doorknob. It was around 4 pm, so I assumed that it was too early for thieves to try breaking in. But now, I think robbers can steal happiness and peace because that’s exactly what Grace…
I usually don’t drink because I can be a handful when I’m drunk. Before quitting, I had quite the wild party life which left me with an irreparable reputation. It started all the way back in university but the drama got worse as I got…
There are only so many secrets you expect your partner to keep, a few traits that could go unnoticed in two years. But nothing prepares you for when the secrets come to light, and you have to wonder if the person in question, is the same…
I was feeling nauseated when we got back from the party that evening, and I assumed it was the liquor. We were out celebrating his new job, so we had too much to drink. I threw up almost an hour later, and I felt whole again. Tom had…
Dating can be challenging under any circumstances, but when someone has been cheated on in a previous relationship, it can bring a unique set of difficulties to the table. Being cheated on can have a significant impact on a person’s…
I had the biggest crush on this beautiful girl I used to see every day in my office building. I couldn’t contain my excitement every time I saw her and I would walk to my office with a bounce in my step. Finally, I mastered the courage to…
I thought we were past “testing” women by taking them to a kibanda (an eatery usually in a tin shack). There’s nothing wrong with going to eat in a kibanda. I’m a regular at the kibanda near my workplace. However, if you want to make a…
I grew up in a middle-income family but my parents worked hard to take my siblings and me to the best schools they could afford. I studied in a private school all through university, which exposed me to a life that I could only dream of…
