Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
I was introduced to Lawrence by a business acquaintance. I needed something, and Lawrence came highly recommended. He was easy to talk to. If you weren’t privy to the details of our interaction, you’d have thought we had known each other…
Why should women have a whole day to celebrate them? What about International Men’s Day? Men are so neglected. We’ve heard these statements said every year during International Women’s Day which only shows that we still have a long way to…
I had my first alcoholic drink when I was in my early 20s. Prior to that, I had led a nearly perfect life. I was obedient and studious. I did everything to make my parents proud and they were, indeed, proud of me. In fact, they were so…
The moment I started dating Linda I knew that she would change my life for the better. Unlike the women I was used to dating, she was different. She liked living a simple life and with time my life also became simple. Don’t get me wrong,…
When I met Sarah, I was a broken woman. I was 4 months pregnant, unemployed and stuck in an abusive relationship. I used to go through mental, emotional and physical abuse every day to the point where I felt like my world had come to an…
The first birthday I ever celebrated in my life was when I turned 19. I was in university and my friends at the time organized a small party for me. They even bought a cake for me. I’ve never felt so loved in my life so from that day, I…
I’ve never seen the need to lie and have always thought that liars are the worst types of people. They think that they’re smarter than everyone else in the room and that nobody will be able to catch onto their lies. Whenever I feel like…
I learnt that life wasn’t fair from a very young age and in the worst way possible. My stepfather used to abuse me sexually and when I finally got the courage to report him, he only got three months of counselling as punishment and was…
Job hunting will truly humble you. After applying for jobs and not getting any reply, I desperately contacted my ex who I hadn’t talked to in a while to see if he could give me a job. I was surprised when he replied to my message but…
I’m not one to accuse the man I’m dating of cheating until I have solid proof that he is. I, especially, didn’t want to believe Paul could be cheating on me. He might not have been the perfect boyfriend but we got along well. Additionally,…
As we gear up towards #ValentinesDay we have some interesting stories about finding love in the most unexpected ways. Unexpected Connections: She Forgot Her Favourite Vibrator In The Couch She Sold Online And She Wanted It Back…
“Ma’am, you’ll want to see this,” Rachel told Wanjiku. “Ni nini? What is it this time?” Wanjiku asked, reaching out for the phone. “It’s a personal attack,” Rachel told her. The story was in all the tabloids. The internet was ablaze. “Do…
Condoms come in many different shapes, sizes, and purposes. However, the main use of a condom is to prevent pregnancy and the spread of STIs. However, some condoms come custom-made to enhance the sexual experience. For example, some are…
It took me several years to find another job after quitting my last one. However, I wasn’t worried about being unemployed. My boyfriend was more than happy to provide for my needs. He paid all the bills and gave me money for shopping so I…
“Is this a gut feeling or am I just insecure?” I constantly asked myself while I was dating Ben. It was one of those situations where I couldn’t quite justify my feelings to him, but I felt uncomfortable about many situations. Think of it…
They say if you go looking for trouble on a man’s phone, you’ll find it. I wasn’t looking for trouble, but it somehow wound up at my doorstep. It was one of those relationships where you meet someone, and you start to think to yourself…
I have gone through a lot of things as an adult. However, I never imagined that I would ever have to deal with betrayal, especially from the two people I loved the most. Interestingly enough, I did notice some red flags before I finally…
I have been in countless situations where I see an attractive guy and just admire him from afar. The reason is that I usually have this mentality that attraction rarely leads to anything solid. However, with Melvin things were different.…
I always wanted to get pregnant and have kids, but unfortunately, it never happened when I wanted it to. I had a really great boyfriend who wanted to start a family with me, but the relationship ended before that could happen. Then, I met…
Sometimes, it can be a good thing to go above and beyond to prove your love to someone but you can also end up making grand gestures for someone who doesn’t appreciate your efforts. My love for Candy made me do some things that I regret to…
I couldn’t help but feel a little jealous as I watched all my friends get married and pregnant. I wondered what I was doing wrong until I realized I was doing everything wrong. It wasn’t until my best friend got pregnant and engaged that I…
When you’re in a relationship, it’s natural to want to find out about their previous partners. In most instances, it’s to find out how well your partner manages conflicts. You can also find out a lot about them when you learn about why and…
I dreamt of seeing Claire walk down the aisle from the day I met her. As she walked towards me, I imagined how she would look in a white dress and a veil. Finally, that dream was about to come true. I proposed to her after two years of…
When Alex and Winnie met they had just finished university. They were both engaged in temporary gigs as they continued searching for jobs. A mutual friend introduced them. It started out as a friendship. Winnie found Alex funny, and he…
