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Am I chasing the wrong kind of love?

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?
By Chris Hart Jul. 11, 2026
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By Chris Hart Jun. 20, 2026
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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
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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
By Esther Muchene May. 6, 2026