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Inside silent struggle of new mothers: Sudden mood swings after childbirth

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.
By Chris Hart 2026-06-20 13:30:00
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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 2026-06-02 09:35:43
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By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-30 10:05:10
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 2026-05-29 09:22:44
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 2026-05-26 09:54:33
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 2026-05-21 08:42:19
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 2026-05-15 06:50:30
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 2026-05-13 10:45:39
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 2026-05-06 09:44:59
Couples often only begin to discuss the delicate topic of fidelity, or the lack of it, when suspicion starts to creep into the relationship
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-02 13:33:04
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?
By Chris Hart 2026-05-02 12:13:43