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Some folks really act like life is a group assignment and Simon already handed in his paper at twenty, married with the matching furniture set, and built his little empire by twenty-five. Cute for him. But that doesn’t mean you’re lagging behind like a software update on bad Wi-Fi. Life is not a race; it’s more like wandering through a bazaar—everyone picking what calls their spirit. Some choose family young, some choose soft life first, some choose chaos and character development. And honestly? All are valid. Your story is marinating. Let it simmer until it tastes like you. So, tell me—if everyone stopped pretending to be ahead, would half these “milestones” even matter?

Let's talk about the one day of the year where everyone suddenly becomes an expert on men's issues, gender equality, and the correct way to load a dishwasher. 😂 The Humorous Observation Controversial Take 1 (The Light-Hearted Jab): You know it's International Men's Day when your social media feed is a 50/50 split between genuinely supportive messages and people complaining that "Every day is Men's Day!" (Usually posted by someone who hasn't been asked to lift anything heavy since their last gym session.) Controversial Take 2 (The Sneaky Truth): The most common gift men receive today is usually the opportunity to fix something, followed closely by the suggestion that they should probably learn to grill better. But in all seriousness (mostly), today is about acknowledging the complex realities of being a man. It's about mental health struggles that often go unspoken, the pressure to be a stoic provider, and the vital role of positive male role model...

It’s the most common breakup cliché: "They just wouldn't open up." We treat relationships like a library. We demand that our partner hands us a fully indexed, cross-referenced emotional biography on Day One, complete with a timeline of past trauma and a detailed, five-year emotional forecast. If they insist on remaining a ‘closed book,’ we throw a fit, declare them emotionally stunted, and return them to the shelf. But let's be controversial for a minute: Is demanding total, immediate vulnerability actually for their growth, or is it a selfish need for control disguised as a “deep connection”? The truth is, many modern breakups don't happen because of a genuine lack of love, but because of a lack of convenient, easily accessible emotional data. If we can't immediately understand their motivations, their fears, and their inner workings, we decide the relationship is too much work. We want the CliffsNotes of their soul, not the 500-page memoir. The M...

The 3 Acts of the Closed-Book Romance Act 1: The Locked Diary Struggles arrive in Morse code—hints, half-sentences, “you wouldn’t understand.” You nod, you pay, you wait for the director’s cut. Act 2: The Silent Treatment Upgrade Bad days? Radio silence. Big questions? “It’s complicated.” You start filling in blanks with your own cash and sanity. Act 3: The Mic-Drop Monologue You request basic subtitles. Response: “I can’t explain.” Plot twist—the book was never meant to open. Quietly Savage Take #1 If someone needs a lunar cycle to articulate “why today sucked,” they’re not deep—they’re encrypted malware. Quietly Savage Take #2 Funding silence is the fastest way to bankrupt your peace. Real partners leak details; pros leak you. Quietly Savage Take #3 “Good day” after “I can’t explain” is corporate jargon for “I’m ghosting you with HR politeness.” The Mute-Button Power Flip You ask. They vanish. You exhale. Your phone stops playing detective. Your heart stops playing sponsor. Your futu...

Once upon a time, men said they wanted Proverbs 31 women. Now, half are chasing IG baddies with soft-life captions. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Here’s the messy truth: Some men want the “good girl” but can’t handle the discipline she demands.Some want the “fun vibe” but cry when she vibes with everyone else.  And some want both—a saint in public, sinner in private. Spoiler alert: they rarely find it. The bigger problem? Nobody defines what “good” means anymore. For some, it’s morals. For others, it’s cooking skills. For some it’s just “does she stress me or not?” So what do men really want? Depends on the man. But one thing’s clear—mixed signals create messy outcomes.   Men—would you rather marry a woman with no past or one who can cook a mean pilau? 📲 Follow @SimonsMessyTruth’s on Facebook 💬 WhatsApp: 0750536279 🔥 Like. Share. Comment. Let’s stir the pot together. #GoodGirlsVsVibes #MessyTruths #ModernDating

In a world of soft life, situationships, and “let’s just vibe,” is marriage still the endgame—or just the sequel nobody finishes? 🤔 On one side: security, stability, God’s plan. On the other: divorces, toxic unions, and memes about “single life is peaceful.” The struggle is real. Many fear marriage not because of commitment, but because they’ve only seen broken ones. Meanwhile, others dive in hoping it’s TikTok-level romance, forgetting marriage is less “vacation selfies” and more “budget meetings.” So is it still worth it? Depends on your vision. If you want partnership, growth, legacy—yes. If you’re looking for constant fireworks, stay in the streets. 👉 In 2025, is marriage a blessing—or just an expensive sleepover?  

These streets are wild. People out here treating cheating like it’s just another Netflix subscription—“everybody has it.” 🤦🏾‍♂️ Once upon a time, cheating was a scandal. Now it’s content. Screenshots, memes, TikToks, messy truths. It’s no longer “oh my God, he cheated,” it’s “drop receipts or it didn’t happen.” image.png But here’s the paradox: maybe cheating hasn’t suddenly exploded. Maybe social media just turned the lights on in a room where nonsense was always happening. The real drama? We’re normalizing it. Like heartbreak is a hobby. Like betrayal is character development. Humor aside, let’s be real: If loyalty is rare, protect it. If cheating feels “normal,” maybe your circle is the problem. Don’t let dysfunction become your standard.   Between men and women—who cheats smarter, not harder? 📲 Follow @SimonsMessyTruth’s on Facebook 💬 WhatsApp: 0750536279 🔥 Like. Share. Comment. Let’s stir the pot together. #CheatingCulture #MessyTruths #ToxicLove

You ever sat there scrolling your feed, fingers itchy, wondering—“Nimpost ama nisimpost?” 😅 Because let’s be real, in 2025 having a relationship is not just about love—it’s a whole PR project. The moment you tag bae, the whole world feels entitled to a seat at your dinner table. aded13a1-c639-4bd3-a8fd-c97fd4d0554b.png  When your relationship is a public project, not a private journey.    Challenge number one: the audience. Your relationship instantly stops being two people and becomes a community project. Aunties in diaspora, haters from high school, your ex lurking with popcorn. Everyone is “watching.” One fight and suddenly your post of “my forever” looks like satire. Challenge number two: the pressure. Public love has deadlines. You must like, comment, post couple pics or else…“Is everything okay?” Bro, sometimes I just want to love silently without feeling like a content creator for my own relationship. Challenge number three: the exit strategy. Private breakups are...

It was a peaceful Friday evening at the Kambua residence — and by peaceful, I mean a powder keg was quietly ticking under the roof, waiting to blow. Two twins. Two destinations. Two very different priorities. One household   not ready   for what was about to go down. Josephine, the good girl™️, was prepping for a church kesha with her halo perfectly in place. Meanwhile, her twin sister Angela had other plans. Let’s just say if the Holy Spirit was whispering, Angela had the subwoofer on blast — and not for gospel music. Mrs. Kambua gave it one last motherly try:  “Angela, please come with us.”  And in classic rebellious fashion, Angela basically told her to go hug a cactus. “I’m old enough to choose what to do!” she snapped. Which is code for: “I’m about to make decisions that would make Satan himself blink twice.” Fast forward 0.2 seconds: PARTY. LOUD. WILD. Neighbors calling. Drinks flowing. Bass vibrating from the ceiling to the pits of hell. Enter: Mrs. Baraka, ne...

Let’s not beat around the bush: As a man, when I lead… does that mean my woman must chill, shut it, and play backup singer in our duet of life? Short answer: No. Long answer: Keep reading, bro. Kenyan men have been crying louder than a rejected tender—“Women don’t submit anymore!” Meanwhile, Kenyan women are rolling their eyes so hard, they’re seeing their ancestors. Welcome to the love Olympics: the tug-of-war edition. Drama Loading So let’s clear the air before the next relationship dies in the group chat. Leadership is not dictatorship. This ain’t State House. Being “the man” doesn’t mean you speak and thunder claps. It doesn’t mean she becomes your unpaid intern or personal chef with zero opinions. If your idea of leading is giving ultimatums over mchele and mutura, you need to sit down and read Ephesians again—without skipping the part where Christ DIED for His bride. Yeah. DIED. Not “DM'd her occasionally,” not “paid rent then disappeared,” but full-on sacrifice. Still Arguin...

 Ever woken up thinking you’d just created your magnum opus, only to realize you were scribbling nonsense in your sleep? Welcome to my world—or rather, my dream world. The other night, I thought I was channeling my inner poet, crafting lyrics that would rival the greatest songwriters. I saw myself scribbling with such passion, certain I'd wake up to discover a masterpiece. Spoiler alert: I woke up to hieroglyphics that even Rosetta Stone couldn’t decipher. But here’s the kicker: what does it say about us when our subconscious is working harder than our conscious mind? In a world obsessed with productivity and genius, are we now so pressured to “create” that even our dreams are competing for attention? Or maybe my brain was just trolling me. Who knows? If you’re curious, the scribbles read something like: “Clouds…emotions…uh, whispering winds?!” Revolutionary, right? Clearly, I’m one REM cycle away from Grammy gold. But it begs the question: Is creativity something we truly control,...

  We've all encountered them—the ones who slip in and out of our lives like a missed call at 2 AM. They show up with just enough charm to make you think, maybe this time it's different, only to leave you hanging when it matters most. And when they do finally say goodbye? It’s not a clean break—it’s a 13-minute monologue disguised as closure, filled with ”I care about you, but…” and ”It’s not you, it’s me” clichés. Welcome to Bum Dial: The Commitment Issues Edition. For a moment, let’s be honest—when they first left, it hurt. Maybe you replayed the conversations, overanalyzed the texts, even wondered if you should’ve handled things differently. Did you scare them off? Did the infamous ”one-time thing” turn into an emotional bear trap? Or, the classic—did you mess up something that could’ve been real? But here’s the hard truth: if they wanted to stay, they would have. Love—real, lasting love—isn’t about a grand confession after a hookup fueled by nostalgia. It’s not about history...

  Ah, confrontation. That magical moment when you’re this close to flipping a table, but you’re also wondering if Jesus would be cool with that. Let’s be real—there are times you need to put someone in their place, and there are times when the best move is to save your breath (and your peace). But how do you know which situation calls for which response? Lucky for you, I’ve got a handy guide. Consider this your Holy Spirit-approved cheat sheet for deciding whether to throw hands (verbally, of course) or take a deep, dramatic sigh and walk away. Push Back When… 1. Respect is on the Line If someone is out here treating you (or someone you care about) like a doormat, it’s time to speak up. There’s a difference between letting things slide and becoming a human punching bag. Stand your ground and let them know, “I’m not the one, and this is not the day.” 2. They’re Gaslighting You Ever had someone twist reality so hard you start questioning whether you even exist? “I never said that.” (...

  Okay, let’s get real. We all have that one thing we do when life throws us an uncomfortable situation: we run. Yep, we ghost our problems, just like we ghost those half-baked Tinder matches or the leftover pizza in the fridge (don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about). But let’s be honest—avoiding discomfort is the ultimate cop-out. It feels good in the moment, sure. When someone brings up that awkward conversation about your personal life, or heaven forbid, asks you to take selfies when you’re just not feeling it (I mean, I’m not a Kardashian), it’s easy to do what I call the “silent retreat” move. Just shut down, walk away, and hope that if you ignore it long enough, it’ll magically fix itself. Spoiler alert: it won’t. But Why Do We Do This? It’s not like we’re all secretly introverts running away from human interaction (though, if you are, I totally understand). No, we avoid discomfort because it’s... uncomfortable. Shocking, right? But here’s the kicker: avoiding ...

Happy New Year, everyone! We’ve officially stepped into a brand-new year of chaos, excitement, and questionable resolutions. Some of you might be working on that six-pack (good luck with that), others may have vowed to be a better version of yourselves (again, best of luck), and a few of you probably just aim to survive the year (I’m with you). But let’s not kid ourselves: there’s a far more pressing question that needs answering. Are we really living in a world where money and love equal happiness? Can these two opposites actually add up to a perfect balance in life? Now, brace yourselves, because I’m about to drop a controversial hot take: Money and love are like 1 + 1 = 2. Think about it. Love alone is nice, but if you’re broke, how far does that love go? It’s hard to cuddle up in front of a fireplace when your electricity’s been cut off for the third time this month. But money alone? Don’t even get me started. You may have enough cash to buy a yacht, but it’s not much fun if you’re...

Let’s get this out of the way: anatomy is often treated as destiny. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Your genitals make you male, but they don’t make you a man.” It’s the sort of phrase that divides a room faster than pineapple on pizza. But is there a kernel of truth in this spicy nugget of wisdom, or is it just a slick phrase designed to score claps on Instagram? First off, let’s clarify: being “male” and being a “man” aren’t the same thing. Biologically, having XY chromosomes and certain appendages might land you in the “male” category. But being a “man” carries cultural and social weight. It implies maturity, responsibility, and emotional intelligence—things that no doctor checks for in the delivery room. (Imagine the chaos if they did: “Congratulations! It’s…a future workaholic with commitment issues!”) So what does make someone a man? Is it the ability to change a tire? A deep voice? The mystical power to eat an entire steak without blinking? Traditionalists might argue that ma...

In a world that often values certainty and the appearance of knowledge, admitting we don't know something can be daunting. It's a vulnerable act, one that can sometimes lead to being labeled as clueless or out of touch with life's challenges. But why is there such a stigma attached to not knowing, and how can we navigate the delicate balance between assumption and ignorance? From a young age, we're taught to have answers. In school, in work, and in social situations, not knowing can be seen as a weakness. This pressure can lead us to make assumptions, to fill in the gaps in our knowledge with guesses or what we think others want to hear. But this strategy can backfire, leading to misunderstandings and mistakes. What if, instead of assuming, we embraced the power of questions? Questions are the engines of intellect, the tools by which we dig through the surface of complacency and reach the fertile ground of understanding. They are an admission of the limits of our knowle...

Lighten Up, Buttercup: A Not-So-Serious Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously Let's face it, life can be a circus, but that doesn't mean we have to be the sad clown. It's high time we adopted a more light-hearted approach to life. After all, who wants to be weighed down by the emotional baggage of every little mishap? So, here’s a humorous, slightly controversial guide on how to laugh at life's absurdities instead of letting them weigh you down. Step 1: Embrace Your Inner Child (No, Not Literally) Remember when you were a kid and the biggest worry you had was whether your ice cream would melt before you finished it? Channel that energy. Next time your boss sends a passive-aggressive email, imagine them as a toddler throwing a tantrum. It's hard to take them seriously when you’re picturing them in a diaper. Step 2: Master the Art of Sarcasm Sarcasm is a wonderful tool. When life gives you lemons, don’t just make lemonade—make sarcastic comments about how the lemons wer...

In the realm of romantic entanglements, the dichotomy between casual flings and committed relationships is a perpetual source of contemplation. Each path holds its allure, attracting individuals for a myriad of reasons as diverse as the human experience itself. Delving into the intricacies of these choices unveils a tapestry of motivations, fears, and aspirations, shaping the course of personal relationships. The allure of flings, characterized by their transient nature, beckons to those who cherish autonomy and adventure above all else. For them, the thrill lies in the unpredictability of fleeting connections, where each encounter presents a new opportunity for exploration and discovery. Freed from the constraints of commitment, they revel in the freedom to roam, unbound by the expectations of exclusivity. Yet, beneath the surface of this carefree facade, lies a labyrinth of emotions often tinged with past wounds and apprehensions. For some, the choice to engage in flings stems from a...

Ah, Valentine's Day, is the most romantic day of the year. For some, it's a day filled with love, chocolates, and heart-shaped balloons. For others, it's a harsh reminder that they're single and ready to mingle with a pizza and a Netflix subscription. But fear not, my fellow singles, for we are about to embark on a journey of self-love and laughter this Valentine's Day! Let's start with a humorous take on being single on Valentine's Day. Picture this: while couples are sharing candlelit dinners and exchanging sweet nothings, we singles are mastering the art of self-love by enjoying a delightful date with our true love – a tub of ice cream. Who needs a significant other when you can have a tub of mint chocolate chip to keep you warm on a chilly February evening? As the world succumbs to the pressure of buying roses and heart-shaped trinkets, we singles can proudly proclaim that our only commitment is to ourselves – and maybe our pet goldfish. After all, who n...