Making your relationship thrive this holiday season Josephine Chelengat a life coach, says with proper communication, couples can not only survive but thrive during the holidays
My husband keeps calling me fat in front of our friends The power to believe or reject his negativity belongs to you
Sometimes, it’s best to opt out of holiday festivities I know so many people are where I used to be, doing things they should not be doing because they do not want to feel left out or let others down
PRIME ‘I rejected his advances thinking he was a liar’ The two kept in touch and in a few months, Willington had developed romantic feelings for Solanji. Although he was clear about his intentions from the beginning, she declined several attempts...
I invited my in-laws but they all refused to eat my food However, always remember you are not in control of other people’s thoughts and behaviour towards you
Here is how to survive Christmas as a couple Often, each partner reasons differently due to various reasons including past traumas, memories held dear and interactions with each other’s family, among other reasons. The list is endlessly...
PRIME ‘My mother’s death really sealed our bond’ “I was single and had not dated anyone for a while. When my friend told me about this ‘girl’ she thought was perfect for me, I did not want to disappoint her so I agreed to the plan,” he recounts
PRIME Our relationship started from zero while still students Richard Kayemba, 38 and his wife Rosemary Nabuuso, 31 both teachers and residents of Kirinda village in Masaka city
She accidentally sent me another man’s love message The sister told me she might be dating someone else. The other day, she accidentally sent me a romantic message meant for someone else and when I confronted her about it, she said a friend had...
Navigating the path to financial harmony Managing finances as a couple is a dynamic journey that requires adaptability, communication, and shared goals
PRIME Ithungu touched by Singoma’s persistence To Evacate, Robert must have been a young committed pursuer because he always followed the group of day scholars which she was part. Until now, she is baffled by his courage. “But what did such a...
VIDEO: I didn’t expect Mutesi to bring bricklayer as husband, says father Busoga king's father-in-law says he “did not expect his daughter to bring a bricklayer as a husband.”
Should I tell my mother-in-law that her husband is cheating on her? Think about the people involved. Apart from your father-in-law, it also involves your husband, your mother-in-law and many other people in the family such as your husband’s siblings and your own...
Can love be casual? I use the term ‘I Love You’ very freely with my friends and family. It is not a statement I have ever shied away from and it is not one that I am particularly scared of or grossed out by
PRIME 18 years later... Meant to be. Milton Wabyona and Naomi Kabarungi met 18 years ago at university. Although Naomi wanted to take her time dating, Milton already knew he was done and could not wait to walk her down...
Her past makes me want to end the relationship Most people have a past; the only difference is how this has affected them or damaged them
PRIME She made my health her priority Jonathan Wasswa, an administrator and Linda Nalubega, a data analyst, met in 2016, a short time after Jonathan had been involved in a car accident
PRIME Keeping the spark after having children Couples at most will require much effort to ensure they strengthen their bond even after they have had a baby
She complains a lot This could be a sign of chronic stress or any other relationship issue that is unresolved
PRIME Learn to embrace things that scare you Parenting is not about having children lean on you but making leaning unnecessary
Courage helped me get the love of my life Their love was brewed at the hospital, where she was a practicing student, and then at church, because they are both believers
My boyfriend’s family is too traditional The experience you found at your boyfriend’s village is bound to happen given the fact that culture influences expectations
PRIME Daphine fell for Emmanuel’s simplicity Emmanuel and Daphine started a couple’s community “After the Vow” to help other couples thrive in their marriages. They want to change the narrative that marriage is a prison
Among, Magogo blessed with twins Parliament Speaker Anita Among has given birth to twins fathered by FUFA president Moses Magogo
She declined his proposals twice but he persisted Kenneth Tumusiime proposed but Maris rejected him for two years
PRIME The Musisis celebrate 30 years of hardship, love and prosperity From a humble beginning, the Musisis have educated their children, built a home, earned reasonable social capital and invested in various businesses that they prospect to earn from a living after...
Nigerian state holds mass weddings for 1,800 couples Mass weddings are often popular among women because they ban divorce without the wife's consent
Mary said ‘yes’ at their wedding day Joseph Muleni and Mary Amenya met at church and the woman played hard to get but the man was persistent.
My husband feels insecure when I talk to any man Approach the situation by first assessing the core issues by getting authentic information from him
PRIME The Musokes met 50 years ago After 11 years, they tied a knot and today, they celebrate 39 years of staying together.
From fellowship to marriage After they met, it did not appear to them that their paths would lead to marriage
Prioritising your bond in the social media age By recognising the curated nature of online content and focusing on the genuine strengths of your own relationship, couples can build stronger, more fulfilling connections
Bagyenderas bound by unfailing love “We had been counselled about the danger of putting all attention on the child and forgetting ourselves as spouses”
My husband spends time with his friends Financial independence will enable you to make an informed decision in your relationship
PRIME Our love started from a Facebook chat Businessman Tevin Matovu and medical student Sharon Nabitosi had been friends on Facebook since 2015
Should I call off our engagement? If you come to an agreement that your fiancé is being framed, then involve the law
PRIME 37 years later, I still help with house chores – Katana It has been an amazing 37 years of living and working together for Ruth Kunihira and Christopher Katana Adyeri who first met in 1978 at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Kihembo, Fort Portal
Why we chose custom made gowns Forget the tradition of hiring wedding gowns from bridal shops, the new norm has elements of a preferred and personal touch of style is taking the city by storm. Women prefer having custom-made...
I want to settle down but I do not trust women Falling in love is one of the most exciting things that one can experience if everything remains constant
Will you live your life under threats? For instance, recently, I noticed I had been more vigilant about where I sit in the staffroom or from who of my colleagues I can accept gifts
PRIME It was love at first sight – Godfrey Their initial meeting, though seemingly ordinary, sparked a connection that transcended the casual conversations they had had during the meal
PRIME I took two months to write my wedding speech - Uncle Mark Mark Agaba, aka, Uncle Mark, a celebrated MC and comedian and Namata Patricia Valeria, a research data analyst and a statistician, tied the knot
Is a wedding necessary for a relationship to thrive? If speaking to your boyfriend is hard for you, involve a relationship counsellor
How to successfully merge two households According to www.couples-experience.com, couples can make their relationships inclusive of other members who would make up the new household without losing their minds by taking significant steps
PRIME ‘I told him he was not my type’ Their first impressions of each other were starkly contrasting. Leah saw Apollo as a smart yet serious individual, while Apollo perceived Leah as a pretty but unapologetically straightforward woman
Man with 7 wives gives fame to Mukono village Two of his brides are sisters and all the seven wives are staying in one big home
Traditional healer introduced by 7 wives The man said his motivation for marrying many wives was to hit a personal target of having 100 children
Navigating love and personal ambition The interplay between love and ambition is a delicate dance. Jimmy Kibira, a life couch, suggests that setting healthy boundaries by prospective partners to protect personal goals while nurturing...
PRIME ‘David looked beyond my scars’ She was on her way to sit an exam at Makerere University, Kampala. Unfortunately, a few yards from the university gate, she was attacked by an unidentified man who poured a liquid-like substance...
She made herself unavailable Zaina Nandawula, an accountant and Derrick Mark Makumbi, a tour consultant met through a mutual friend
He dumped me but is now begging for a second chance You cannot just go running back into his arms like he is the best thing on this earth without first weighing the options and facts first
PRIME ‘I am worth more than 150 bags of cement’ At first, we did not ask for any financial support and kept the impending ceremony a secret. However, after telling our family and friends about it, many started contributing financially and...
We planned honeymoon first Miriam Tarinyeba Tusubira, CEO of Infotrust, and JB Halera, CEO of JB’s Tailored Fashionz tied the knot on June 29
He is addicted to gambling The only problem is that he is addicted to gambling and he squanders his entire pay on online gambling without informing me. Sometimes, he even takes loans from different banks to finance his...
What are you doing to effect change in your life? How can we pour truckloads of money into a private residence when the small primary schools we went to are crumbling?
PRIME At the farm: Explore food literacy and heritage “We were given a chance to learn a farm skill. I learnt how to milk cows and drank some fresh milk straight from the cow’s udders.”
PRIME Mabanga: The creative music juice Ugandans could do with During concerts, musicians are often tipped by revellers. Congolese in the golden era realised that there was good fortune from tipping and to milk it further, they started enticing businessmen...
Refugee reintegration: The Journey of Safali Libia in Uganda This journey of reintegration stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of individuals seeking refuge and the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders dedicated to providing unwavering...
Book Review: Seeta High’s anthology of poetry conveys melancholy This poetry collection arises out of the efforts of Seeta High’s Writer’s Club to remind us that whatever definition you have of poetry, these poems must be included in that definition
Book Review: Historical value of book on Kigezi not in question Tribes replaced clans as more distinct and larger ethnic groupings were dragooned into being to serve the administrative convenience of colonialism
