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heart to heart is a pullout in the Thursday Daily Monitor. It is a relationships magazine with profiles of different couples and other dating stories.

The relationships pullout majorly centre on profiles of prominent local couples telling their love stories as well as sharing how they have dealt with and continue to deal with issues in their unions. It will also entail features on different relationship topics; marriage, divorce, dating, singlehood, parenting, among others. Look at this magazine as a counsellor because it comes with positive energies for our readers.

14/10/2025

Caught between her hallelujahs and my sleep
My wife recently joined a late-night prayer group, and for the past ten nights, her alarm has gone off at exactly 1:55 am. She gets up, freshens up, and begins praying, chanting, and singing in bed until about 3:00 am, after which she dozes off again until her next alarm at 5:50 am. As a light sleeper, I find it almost impossible to fall back asleep once her first alarm rings. I often toss and turn until around 4:00 am, leaving me exhausted the next day. I genuinely support her spiritual journey; she calls it a “prayer challenge”, but all I really want is a good night’s sleep. The first time I quietly left the bedroom to let her pray in peace, she later accused me of abandoning our marital bed. How can I gently help her understand that it is perfectly okay for one of us to sleep while the other prays? Anonymous

11/10/2025

He talks to our mirror as if it were a person
My boyfriend has a peculiar habit that I can no longer ignore. Almost every evening, when he is in the bathroom, he talks to the mirror as if it were a living person. Sometimes he apologizes to it, other times he laughs with it, and occasionally, he even seems to argue with it. At first, I thought he was just joking or practicing speeches, but it has become a daily routine. When I asked him about it, he said it helps him “reflect on life” and manage his stress. I love him, but honestly, this habit makes me feel unsettled and even a little alienated. It is as if there is a part of him that I do not understand, and I sometimes wonder if I should be worried. I do not want to belittle him or make him feel ashamed, but I also do not know how to cope with something that feels so bizarre. How can I bring this up in a caring way without sounding judgmental or critical? Janet

02/10/2025

He always prays before we kiss, make love
My fiancé has a unique habit. Every time we are about to kiss or make love, he insists that we pause for a short prayer. He believes that intimacy should always be blessed and that God should be invited into even the smallest moments of love. At first, I admired his devotion and thought it was sweet. However, over time, it has become awkward. The romantic mood dissipates, and instead of feeling affectionate, I feel as though I am in a prayer meeting. I love him deeply and respect his faith, but I also want to experience romance naturally, without constant interruptions. How can I bring this up without sounding disrespectful or ungodly towards his beliefs? Agnes

24/09/2025

He refuses to sleep without his childhood teddy bear
My husband has a childhood teddy bear that he refuses to sleep without. At first, I thought it was cute and harmless; a nostalgic comfort from his past. But over time, it has begun to bother me. Sharing our bed with the teddy bear feels strange and takes away from our sense of adult intimacy. I have tried moving it, joking about it, or subtly leaving it in the corner, but he insists it must stay next to him at all times. I love him deeply, but I also want to feel closeness, privacy, and intimacy in our relationship. I am worried that confronting him will embarrass him or make him feel judged, but I cannot ignore how it affects me. How do I address this sensitively without hurting him or causing conflict? Lydia

19/09/2025

How can we parent as a team when our styles clash?
My name is Samuel, and I am a father of three. My wife and I often clash when it comes to parenting our children. She tends to be more lenient, allowing them to stay up late and indulge in junk food, while I prefer a stricter approach that includes clear routines and rules. Our constant arguments are starting to strain our relationship. We both want what is best for our children, but our conflicting parenting styles confuse them and create unnecessary tension at home. I worry that if we continue this way, it could harm both our marriage and our children’s sense of stability. How can we bridge this gap without undermining each other’s authority? Is there a way to compromise and find common ground, or should we accept that we will always disagree?

12/09/2025

I found condoms in my husband’s car, but he had a vasectomy!
I am a 34-year-old wife and mother of two. While cleaning my husband’s car last week, I found a box of condoms hidden under the passenger seat. This shocked me because two years ago, we agreed that he should have a vasectomy since we were finished having children, and he did. When I confronted him, he nervously laughed and said the condoms belonged to “friends” who sometimes borrow his car. But why were they hidden? Since then, I can't stop replaying every late-night call, every “business trip,” and every time he came home smelling fresh. I love him, but my trust is broken. How can I find out the truth without destroying my marriage or harming myself? Susan

05/09/2025

I regret marrying my best friend
Everyone told me to marry my best friend, and I did. He is loyal, respectful, and treats me well. But I have realised I am not romantically attracted to him. I thought love would grow, but nearly two years into the marriage, I feel like I am living with a brother. We do not argue, but we do not connect intimately either. I dread physical intimacy, and I find myself fantasising about other people. I feel horrible because he has done nothing wrong. He genuinely adores me and has no idea that I am unhappy. I thought love was about companionship, but I now see chemistry matters too. I do not want to hurt him, yet I also do not want to live a lie. Is it selfish to want passion as well as peace? Can romantic love grow in a marriage that started with friendship alone, or am I doomed to feel emotionally unfulfilled? Anonymous

01/09/2025

Bride price divided us
A year ago, I lost the man I loved because my family insisted on a bride price that we could not afford. We were both deeply hurt, but I did not fight for him; I let tradition take its course. I have tried to move on, but recently I saw him on social media, happily engaged to someone else. It shattered me. I keep wondering if things could have been different if I had stood up to my parents. The truth is, I still love him. Part of me wants to reach out and tell him how I feel, but would that even be fair to him or his new fiancée? Is it selfish to want a second chance? I respect our culture, but I cannot help feeling I sacrificed my happiness for expectations I never truly believed in. Do you think true love can be reclaimed, or must I accept that it is over? Anonymous

21/08/2025

Church wedding or church drama?
My fiancé and I are preparing for our wedding, and we both agreed on having a church ceremony. However, the church insists that we attend six months of premarital counselling classes before the wedding can take place. I am okay with this, but my fiancé is refusing. He believes that the classes are unnecessary, a waste of time, and just a way for churches to control couples. Now, he wants us to skip the church wedding and opt for a civil ceremony instead. I am feeling confused because getting married in a church has always been important to me. I also worry that his resistance might indicate how seriously he takes our relationship. Is he just experiencing cold feet, or does he have deeper issues with commitment? What should I do? Janet

18/08/2025

My husband hides his salary
I have been married for five years, and I still have no idea how much my husband earns. Every time I ask, he says, “What matters is that I provide.” He pays school fees and buys food, but I feel excluded from important financial decisions. I also contribute from my small business, but everything in the home is in his name. I am starting to worry that he is hiding something. When I suggested joint planning or saving together, he accused me of being greedy. I feel like a roommate, not a partner. I want a marriage where we plan together, not where one person controls everything. Is financial secrecy a form of emotional distance? How do I approach this without sounding confrontational? I love him, but I do not want to grow old in a marriage where I am treated like a dependent rather than an equal. Gloria

05/08/2025

Her ex is her landlord
I have been dating my girlfriend for almost a year, and recently I discovered that her landlord is her ex-boyfriend. She says it is no big deal; they ended things on good terms, and he even gave her a rent discount. I did not like the sound of that. When I raised it, she told me I am being insecure and jealous. But I cannot shake the feeling of discomfort. What kind of ex gives rent discounts if he has truly moved on? She insists they do not communicate much and everything is purely formal, but I wonder if she would be okay with me renting from an ex. I do not want to seem controlling, but this situation is keeping me awake at night. Part of me wants to ask her to move, but I fear that might create a wedge between us. Am I overreacting, or is it reasonable to feel uneasy about this arrangement? Jacob

04/08/2025

Should I compete with my co-wife, or leave?
I have been married for seven years, and my husband and I were blessed with two children. We are not officially in a polygamous marriage, but recently, I discovered that he married another woman in the village. He claims it is cultural and that I should “understand” because his late father also had two wives. What hurts most is that he did not even tell me; it was my sister who broke the news after attending the traditional ceremony. Now, he divides his time between the two homes and expects me to accept it. My in-laws support him, and even some friends say I should “stay strong for the children.” But I feel disrespected and betrayed. I do not want to be in a silent competition for his attention. I am torn between protecting my children’s future and safeguarding my peace. What should I do? Anonymous.

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