Things single Kenyan women miss about having a man around

It is all love, bliss and blind when relationships, flings, partnerships or whatever people agree to these days begin, until it isn’t.

Most, if not all, end in premium tears as many like to call it and then comes the drama, noise and other shenanigans.

You will come across 'baby mamas', wounded singles and damsels in distress all joining hands to 'cuss out' the other gender for being callous and careless with their hearts.

And as more people, particularly women, embrace singlehood and tout all of its benefits, it's easy to assume their world is a utopia, or is it?

All is not idyllic and desirable on the other side. Singlehood is not without its difficulties and frustrations.

This was confirmed when Facebook user Amakove Wala wrote a post confessing to missing a man fulltime in the house.  A single post that attracted a legion of responses from single women, all sharing in her predicament.

 “One of the few things I miss about having a man full time in the house is fixing stuff. Like bulbs that blow up, sinks that clog, baboons that steal our food, and now the gate to Koven Kottage just got blown out by the wind. What do you miss about having a man full time in the house?” Read her post.

What was even more perplexing was that you'd assume single women craved companionship, affection and attention. While some do, based on the responses, the majority missed the convenience of having a male figure for the handy work. Contrary to popular opinion that singlehood is a beacon of independence.

We compiled a list of some of the responses single women gave to what they missed about having a man full time from the post, what do you think?

Winnie Wayne: I have become a handy man, I fix the toilet, the sink, hit nails with a hammer, change light bulbs and take the carpet to the carwash myself.

Clare Veronica: On the cold nights, I miss someone who's back I can use as a heating pad for my frozen feet

Michelle Langi: Bills being paid by not me

Dorcas Arodi: When bolts of my bed is loose no one to tighten even if you turn to the other side you hear krrrrr I wish I had a man to fix it

Jacky JayBee: A friend to gossip with, driving me around (I hate driving) just being seen around the compound (security)

Maureen Cherongis Cheche: Fixing the car..dealing with mechanics is a headache and staying all day in the garage is not funny #singlelivesmatter

Debra A. Ojuka: I miss putting my legs on him when watching TV. Someone to do the night feeds and play with the babies. I miss his cooking. I miss his money and me just saying chama is due next week aki I hate sorting bills. I miss morning wood. I regret saying sex was too much because weeeh

Nyokabi Nguku: Bulbs! Am short, my housegal is short, our house is old so power lines are faulty. Urrgghh Bulbs!!!

Apiyo Ny'Onditi Nyamori: All the above and carrying my grocery to the car and offloading them all again at my destination. I already earned the money and paid the bills, can't someone just permanently do this odd electrician's job (kazi ya mkono)?

Auma Adipo: Zipping my dress

Kui Koinange: Me first of all the kitchen sink. I really hate plumbing!!! I hate it with all my heart. Standing there trying to deal with a plunger. I hate fixing broken handles and windows and knobs and taking the garbage out. Puh!!!! Alafu opening cans and some remotes is a nightmare. And why must I climb a chair to reach things on the shelves.

Gladys Mbatiah: Being chauffeured.... especially long distance drives... dealing with the male staff... making sure "sigongwi" when getting services from mechs, hardwares etc. Getting respect just because he is by my side.

Mary Melisa: Budget, bills, feels good having someone you can share these things with sometimes...

Bobo Wambui Wainaina: The other day I woke up late like really late. I was actually very very late to work only to get out of the house to find a puncture... that day i questioned my life choices!!! I for once wished i had a husband...

Source: Amakove Wala/ Facebook