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My name is Florence, and I am a businesswoman from Kampala, Uganda, raising three daughters. Over the years, I have worked tirelessly to provide them with a good upbringing, quality education and a comfortable life. Today, all three are well educated, financially independent and established in their respective careers.
However, despite their achievements, one thing continues to trouble me deeply as a mother: none of them has found a husband or settled into marriage, even as they approach 40 years of age.
Throughout their lives, my daughters have had chances to meet different men and explore relationships, but somehow, none of those relationships has resulted in marriage. Some men spend months dating them before suddenly walking away, while others initially appear serious but begin pulling back whenever conversations about marriage arise. I have witnessed my daughters go through heartbreak and disappointment several times after relationships they believed were heading towards marriage ended without warning.
Like any mother, I have always hoped to see my daughters establish families and enjoy the experience of raising children of their own. Sometimes, I struggle to understand why finding lasting relationships has become so difficult for them despite having good education, successful careers and financial security. I often think about having grandchildren one day, and although I understand that marriage is a personal decision, I cannot pretend that their situation does not worry me, especially when I think about their happiness and future.
I have attempted to talk to my daughters about their relationship situations, but I eventually noticed that constantly bringing up marriage only made them uncomfortable. I did not want them to feel pressured or judged by their own mother, so I started looking for another way to understand and possibly address the situation. It was during this time that a friend.To read more, tap here
