For a long time, I believed my relationship was one of the strongest things in my life. My partner and I had shared many happy moments, supported each other through difficult times and made plans for our future. But slowly, everything began to change.
My name is Linda, a woman from Thika, Kenya, and I never imagined that my relationship would reach a point where we would seriously consider separating.
At first, the changes were small. My partner and I started talking less than we used to. Conversations that once lasted for hours became short, and sometimes we could spend an entire evening together without saying much to each other.
I tried to ignore the distance because I believed it was just a temporary phase. I thought that perhaps we were both tired or dealing with different pressures in our lives.
But as the months passed, the distance became worse. We started misunderstanding each other over very small things, and disagreements that could previously be solved quickly began turning into serious arguments.
There were days when I would look at my partner and wonder what had happened to the person I once felt so close to.
I tried starting conversations and asking whether something was wrong, but sometimes my efforts only resulted in another argument. Eventually, I became tired of trying.
My partner also seemed unhappy, and there were moments when we openly talked about ending the relationship. Hearing those words broke my heart because I still loved him and did not want our relationship to end.
I spoke to friends about what I was going through. Some encouraged me to walk away, while others told me to give the relationship another chance. During this difficult period, someone introduced me to.To read more, tap herew