Sharing fears, dreams, insecurities and meaningful experiences can deepen intimacy. Deception, on the other hand, can undermine trust and emotional security
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
11h ago
So you have to develop really good dating skills in order to separate the sheep from the goats, and to be sure that a potential partner has values that match yours
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Sep. 1, 2026
Just say something like ‘Maybe we could have coffee sometime? Here’s my number.’ Then he knows you’re interested, but still has to take the initiative before he gets any further
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Aug. 18, 2026
Somehow I always feel under pressure to be talking to my husband. I’m happy to do that, up to a point, but I also need time to myself. Just to be me. Is that really so wrong?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Aug. 5, 2026
When people look directly into each other’s eyes, they can read not only what is being said verbally but also the emotions behind the words
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Aug. 4, 2026
I’m in my late thirties and I recently met a super guy. But he’s in his 50s, and I can feel my friends pitying me. Maybe I’m being oversensitive, but does that age difference really matter?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jul. 29, 2026
Playfulness shows emotional flexibility, creativity and resilience, while helping couples build stronger emotional bonds and go through life’s challenges together
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 22, 2026
It's a less confrontational approach than an outright break-up. But it can be just as, if not more, confusing and painful for the person on the receiving end
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 21, 2026
My husband can be so annoying! He leaves his stuff all over the house and goes completely AWOL whenever I want something done. How can I get him to be a little less annoying?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jul. 21, 2026
Love may bring two people together, but staying together often depends on qualities that receive far less attention during courtship
Relationships
By Kenyatta Otieno
Jul. 17, 2026
People can be deeply attached to someone they never officially dated, due to attachment patterns formed early in life
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
Jul. 15, 2026
I’ve had some truly romantic and intense relationships that I really expected to last. But they didn’t! What’s going wrong? How could something that felt so special fail?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jul. 11, 2026
I’ve had some truly romantic and intense relationships that I really expected to last. But they didn’t! What’s the problem?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jul. 8, 2026
New mother struggles with sudden sadness, anxiety, irritability and fear after childbirth. Expert explains postnatal depression, its symptoms, and urges support, counselling and open communication.
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jun. 20, 2026
Dating wealthy, good-looking men may seem ideal but often leads to control, cheating and imbalance. Experts say long-term happiness comes from compatibility in values, status and personality.
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jun. 20, 2026
The earliest lessons about intimacy are usually learned at home. Parents teach children how to understand emotions, build trust, feel safe and form close bonds
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By Anjellah Owino
Jun. 13, 2026
I love big social events and noisy conversations, but my boyfriend’s just the opposite. He likes being alone and hates small talk. Will he ever loosen up?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Jun. 2, 2026
In a generation driven by instant gratification, modern dating has become faster, with emotional connection often expected long before it has time to develop
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
May. 30, 2026
Mostly, I go for extrovert types, but I’ve noticed that there’s a real computer nerd at work who seems to like me. Might that work? Or should I stick to what I know?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
May. 29, 2026
I’d like to date someone dependable and kind, but instead I always seem to end up with one of the bad guys! Why am I so unlucky?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
May. 26, 2026
I’ve known my guy best friend for ages; he's always been my rock. But recently, I've started developing feelings for him. Can you actually turn a best friend into a boyfriend?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
May. 21, 2026
In marriage, if you always win arguments against your spouse, you are actually losing. You should never win a fight against a spouse where they feel small and demeaned
Relationships
By Kenyatta Otieno
May. 15, 2026
I’m getting married soon and I’m sure he’s the one. But I still can’t stop myself worrying that it’s all a terrible mistake! How can I get over my nerves?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
May. 13, 2026
Your spouse asks, “Are we having ugali again?” but it feels like criticism; this is emotional overload, where every interaction is negatively filtered
Relationships
By Esther Muchene
May. 6, 2026
Couples often only begin to discuss the delicate topic of fidelity, or the lack of it, when suspicion starts to creep into the relationship
Relationships
By Anjellah Owino
May. 2, 2026
My husband constantly criticises my cooking, my clothes, my job, everything, when I’m sure they’re actually fine. It makes me feel awful. How can I make him stop?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
May. 2, 2026
My husband and I have stopped being intimate. He no longer initiates like he used to and I’m not sure why. How can we fix this?
Relationships
By Chris Hart
Apr. 30, 2026
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