Latest relationships stories from across Kenya.
When I saw a notification from Henry on my phone, my heart nearly stopped. It had been a month since we last went on a date and two weeks since we last talked. I had made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t give in to his requests so…
I was tired of taking Ls in my dating life. I’d had my fair share of heartbreaks. I could write an anthology about men breadcrumbing and ghosting me, and that was when they were not lying or stealing something from me. You know, men.…
We’ve all had those moments where we question if we’re being unreasonable in our relationships. You know the feeling when everyone around you is telling you one thing, but your gut is screaming something completely different. That’s…
You meet someone on a random weekend. You didn’t even plan on going out, but you have cancelled on your friend countless times. You’re an adult now, fully aware that the friendships that last are the ones you nurture. The messages you…
Her blood chilled, and she registered the exact moment it happened. The precise moment he remembered who Jonathan was. To her. He stopped and turned to her, eyes meeting, holding. “Please tell me that’s not the Jonathan you used to…”…
I had been dating Josephine for seven months. Everything was going well. We hadn’t had any major fights within that time. We spent almost every weekend together. On one particular weekend, my older sister called. She needed a favour. She…
Money conversations before marriage are never just about dollars and cents. They’re windows into character, communication styles, and the kind of partnership you’re building. When someone lies about their financial capacity, especially…
Society may not talk about men having a ‘clock’ as much as they do with women, but it’s there. At a certain age, people start wondering why you’re yet to settle down. The bolder ones, like family and colleagues, ask direct questions. It…
The funeral home smelled like lilies and regret. I didn’t want to be there, but Sarah had been my best friend’s sister, and some obligations transcend convenience. I grabbed a seat in the back, planning to pay my respects and leave…
Second place was never supposed to be my permanent address, but there I was, sitting alone at our table while the man I loved talked his ex-girlfriend through her latest crisis from the sidewalk outside. It wasn’t supposed to be this way.…
That moment hits like a revelation, you catch yourself smiling at their name on your phone, lingering after everyone else has left, or feeling that unexpected twinge when they mention dating someone. The comfortable friendship you’ve…
Picture this: You’re on a Tinder date that’s going surprisingly well. The conversation flows like good wine, you’re both laughing at the same terrible jokes, and for once, someone actually looks like their profile photos. You’re thinking…
Let’s talk about something that can be tough: falling for someone when everyone around you is giving you the side-eye about it. You know that feeling, right? When your friends are shooting you those “we need to talk” texts, and family…
The revelation of a partner’s double life can shatter one’s world in an instant. For one woman, the truth emerged about the man she’d been dating exclusively for months, he was living a carefully orchestrated double life, seeing her during…
There’s a profound challenge in loving someone who carries deep emotional wounds. The journey of attempting to heal a broken person through love often leads to unexpected lessons about boundaries, self-worth, and the true nature of healthy…
There’s a special kind of devastation that comes when a partner chooses to betray not just with anyone, but with someone who has actively shown hostility or rivalry. This specific form of infidelity adds layers of complexity to an already…
I used to pride myself on reading people. One lingering glance across a crowded room, and I’d have you figured out, your hopes, flaws, and secrets. At least, that’s the lie I told myself until David crashed into my life like a meteor, and…
The first time Theo called me “wife material,” we were at his cousin’s wedding. I’d helped his elderly aunt find the restroom, made sure his mother always had a full glass of water, and remembered the names of all his extended family…
I never thought I’d be the person writing about toxic friendships. For years, I believed that loyalty meant sticking around no matter what. I excused subtle jabs, emotional neglect, and moments that dimmed my light. But all that changed…
We’ve all heard stories about sexual assault. But what happens when the story involves people you know and love, on both sides? What do you do when someone you trust has violated someone else you care about deeply? A Reddit post captured…
Richard had just landed at the airport. He’d just returned from his first international trip. He’d been working at his workplace for a few months, and they had organised the trip to their headquarters for further training. He landed just…
Laura had just argued with Bill for the umpteenth time when a message from a familiar number popped up on her phone. At this point, she didn’t even know why they were arguing. Everything about Bill got her in a bad mood. His snoring, his…
That moment when your partner casually mentions they still text their ex every week. Or maybe you’re the one trying to explain why keeping that coffee date with your former flame is innocent. Either way, we’ve all felt that twist in our…
When discussions about real lovers pop up on social media, the consensus is that one is either a real lover or not. I think humans are complex, and it’s not always a ‘this or that’ situation. Dating Ron made me realise love can exist…
