Circumstances can sometimes compel couples to be separated for extended periods. This arrangement is never easy, and while some manage to remain faithful, many act out

Dating emotionally unavailable individuals or those who don't believe in marriage rarely succeeds. You may waste months or years hoping for change, which seldom occurs

I love reading romantic novels, but my relationships are nothing like those I read about or see in the movies! Am I missing something important? How can I get more passion into my love life?

Romantic love has been expressed through diverse gestures, from Western chivalrous acts like scroll love letters to traditional African displays of affection such as gifting beaded ornaments

How romantic relationships turn you into a better person

My husband and I don’t seem to make love as much as we used to, and I’ve noticed that we’re not as happy together as we used to be. Does a couple’s happiness depend on how often they make love?

Proposals are usually pretty predictable: a man gets down on one knee and pops the question. But imagine flipping the script! What if the woman took the lead?

I haven’t been divorced long, but I know I’ll want to date again. But everything about relationships makes me nervous. What should I do to make a successful start?

Kendi advises women to practise slight elusiveness by being selective about whom they share their energy and time with.

My last boyfriend suddenly lost interest and just vanished, and I’ve heard some friends experience the same thing. Why do guys do that?

Most divorce cases in Kenya are messy, noisy, and complicated. If you think the drama ends once the final settlement is reached, you’d be gravely mistaken

I must be making a lot of mistakes because all my relationships seem to end in tears. I'm not doing anything wrong, like cheating. But what else could I be doing that's driving my boyfriends away?

Women need to observe and even refine the approaches that men use. Although we often wish that dating were simpler, there are unwritten rules to follow before entering an exclusive relationship

I’m looking for love on the net because I’m always online! But I’m having trouble separating the good guys from the time-wasters. How can I improve my hit rate?

Dating a married man comes at a steep price, and it’s important to ask yourself some hard questions before diving in. Yet, what about the 'forbidden' man makes him so irresistible?

Make love your greatest and highest aim and goal in life. Pursue love because without love you are nothing! You must think clearly when it comes to relationships and love

I’ve been married before, and that didn’t end well. And I suspect that a lot of what went wrong was my fault. So what should I be watching out for, to ensure I don’t mess up this time?

I’m quite disorganised in the evenings and it affects my sleep and my partner’s sleep. And how well we both work the next day. Do you have any suggestions on how I can improve?

Social media and dating apps have brought us illusions of options. It is first a distraction and then pushes us to believe there are alternatives out there

Some patterns and habits keep us trapped in dating limbo. Recognising these pitfalls and addressing them can help you reset and create space for authentic connections

Friendships are among the most meaningful connections we make in life. Yet, as we grow and evolve, these bonds don’t always grow with us

We’ve been going out for a while now and even keep toothbrushes in each of our homes. So I’m wondering about living together. But it seems so scary! Is moving in a step too soon?

Most people in relationships today have this belief that they can always get a better partner, a better spouse, a better job and a better life somewhere else

The best thing about being comfortable in a relationship is that you no longer have to hide your quirks, and that's when the fun begins

All my boyfriends have either mistreated me or just won’t commit. Don’t men like women anymore? Don’t they want to get married?

People often get stuck in toxic relationships, and while it may seem baffling to outsiders, there is a whole buffet of reasons why someone might choose to stay

I still love my husband, but we’re not as close as we used to be. I think it’s because we don’t put as much effort into our relationship as we should. How can we spice things up?

Several of my friends have divorced, even though I thought they had everything going for them. Why do couples split up so much these days? How can I avoid their problems?

Breakups can be emotionally turbulent and challenging to navigate, but maintaining a sense of awareness can help soften the blow and preserve dignity for all involved

Breakups can be emotionally turbulent and challenging to navigate, but maintaining a sense of awareness can help soften the blow and preserve dignity for all involved

I have a new boyfriend and I love him. But he wants us to be intimate and I don't. I'd like to have my own family one day, but right now I don't feel the need to be intimate with anyone

The festive season, for many, is a time to make merry, reconnect with loved ones and indulge, but for others, it is the end of the road for their romantic relationships

When one of my relationships starts to go wrong, I never know whether to stay or leave. Either way, I’m afraid I’ll make a mistake. Can you give me some guidelines?

I know my husband is a good man. I can trust him. But I never seem to know what’s going on in his life, and that worries me. So, how do I get him to open up when I suspect something’s wrong?

Long-distance relationships aren’t easy, but with the right attitude and a good sense of humour, they can be incredibly rewarding

I’ve just found a new boyfriend and for the first time in my life I think he might be ‘the one’! So I find myself talking to him a lot more about myself. Should I tell him everything?

Everyone at work knows I’m married, but there’s a guy who all my colleagues call my work husband. Nothing goes on, just a lot of coffee and talking. So how do I get my colleagues to back off?

Power is determined by whoever earns more money. Whoever makes more money takes the lead in making financial decisions, which means more control

I have a new boyfriend and at first, he was just wonderful. And the best lover I’ve ever had. But lately, he’s got colder, puts off intimacy and keeps disappearing. What am I doing wrong?

It is still a man’s world despite ladies making great strides.

In today’s world of fast-paced communication, ghosting has become a silent, cowardly trend. Why communicate when you can just disappear?

When one of my relationships starts to go wrong, I never know whether to stay or leave. Either way, I’m afraid I’ll make a mistake and be full of regret later. Can you give me some guidelines?

More recently, red flags have been used to describe warning signs that reveal negative traits in someone or the general state of a relationship

I really don’t want to get married! But I’m coming under huge pressure from my family and my married friends! Is wanting to remain single such a bad idea?

Today, we find ourselves in a different landscape altogether. Welcome to the era of “hookup culture” and “situationships.”

If you are pondering on leaving a sexless relationship tactfully, here are most scenarios to keep in mind.

If people in no-sex marriages don’t manage the incompatibility between them, they might start to wonder when to walk away from a sexless marriage

Whichever way you choose to find a partner, it is clear that you will have to take risks. Choose your path wisely, because it is a jungle out here

I’m friends with a couple who have split up. I hear stories of old grudges - and somehow I’m supposed to take sides! But how can I choose one friend at the expense of the other?

We both work, so when I come home I expect my husband to help me with the children and dinner. It never happens, of course. So how do I get over my mounting disappointment?