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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…
Being aware of how many calories you consume is a great way to maintain your weight loss goals. The quality of calories also matters. For example, fruits are calorie-dense but they’re also nutritional. Reducing the amount of sugar you take…
Every time I go on a date, I always find myself thinking about Jeanette and how she met her ex-husband, Patrick. During their early days of dating, I was in so much awe of their relationship. She loved telling the story of how they met and…
Chapter 1 – Hallo chaos! They looked so beautiful. Her chest ached. Them was her sister, Amy and her husband, Chris and her brother, Huey and his partner, Daniel. The couples inadvertently found a way to make even the most mundane things…
Chapter One – Whatever happens in the dark will come to the light Maggie waited impatiently for Daniel to arrive. She couldn’t wait to break the exciting news to him, and she wasn’t sure how he would react. What she needed to tell him…
Who knew a visit to an art gallery would lead me to meet the love of my life? I had once considered myself the unluckiest person when it came to love. I always came so close to finding love but it never happened. My last relationship was…
“I can’t believe you guys got married. Like it was a dare, and you guys did it.” Riley, their classmate said convulsing with laughter. The rest of their three friends were equally amused if their accompanying guffaws were anything to go…
Prologue 6 years earlier Heart racing, Elsie scanned the quad. She was attempting to escape before any of her friends spotted her. Elsie had rushed out of class after her African History lecture, hoping to hide out at the quad over lunch.…
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…
How you feel emotionally informs the state of your body. Somatic therapy uses this principle to address treatment. It’s also known as somatic experience therapy or body psychotherapy and believes that the body stores suppressed emotion.…
Dan was never under the illusion that they would live forever, but he had imagined he would go before Emma, his wife. Wishing Emma a longer life than his had always felt benevolent; however, at that moment, he found his wishes selfish. His…
Jacob slumped on the couch. The thing he’d been afraid of had befallen him. “I’m sorry. I can call and ask her myself.” Lucas, his business partner said. “No, it’s fine, I will.” He said, even though all he wanted was for anyone else to…
Primarily, women get on birth control to prevent pregnancies or manage the sequence of their pregnancies. Ranging from hormonal to non-hormonal, women have over eight options to choose from. However, the needs of women have further evolved…
I stepped out of the cab on Springview Street, right next to the Kasarani police station, with my big pink suitcase and thrifted Chanel bag in tow. In a shopping bag, I carried fish that was carefully sealed to conceal any smell. My mother…
I grew up watching a lot of movies and by the time I finished high school, I knew that I wanted to become an actress. The problem was I never knew where to start and somehow my parents managed to convince me that it was a waste of time. At…
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…
I have never been much of a social butterfly except when I was with Chris. He always had a way of making me feel safe and less anxious. The moment he left, my social life went downhill and most times my sister Tasha would have to drag me…
A decade ago and years before that, many romance stories talked about high school sweethearts, perhaps because people found ‘the one’ at an early age. Consuming such content as a teenager and young adult, you imagine you will find love at…
It was 6 a.m. The cold was seeping into Jerry’s mother’s bones. She had been at that police station for the last five hours. The morning breeze caused a chill through her body, and there was a tingly sensation in her fingers. Her son’s…
Ageing is an inevitable process. With it, comes physical and physiological changes. This is especially noticeable in your 30s. After coming from the active, bouncy 20s, your 30s can seem like a slow descent into constant aches, wrinkles,…
Raj was excited. One of his favourite artists was going to be in town in a month. He had always wanted to watch the artist perform live. Like any person who is in love, he wanted to share this special moment with his girlfriend, Vanessa.…
My search for love took many years and at some point, I had completely given up. Then, Charles came into my life out of nowhere and renewed my hope. He wasn’t the man that I had dreamt of spending the rest of my life with but I was in my…
A sudden event that threatens your financial security will be scary. Whether you’re faced with job loss, medical emergencies, legal issues, or even the pandemic, having to spend large amounts of money can jeopardize your future. Because of…
Watching Hallmark movies is one of the most wholesome, warm, cozy ways to spend your free time. With the holiday season coming up, the famous channel released a curated list to countdown to Christmas. There are old favourites and new…
