LOVE CHRONICLES

We chose to stay. Now, how do we heal?

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Last week, we met Samira and Harun—a couple whose marriage was shaken by infidelity. Harun chose…

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When her salary became a weapon

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Men, what happens when the woman you love starts earning more than you, and starts making…

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The woman my father wanted

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Sometimes, the hardest test of love is not losing the person you love—but choosing between them…

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Do you still like the person you married?

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaaya We spend a great deal of time asking married couples whether they still love each other.…

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The price of waiting too long

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya There is wisdom in waiting. Waiting for the right person. Waiting until you are emotionally ready.…

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Are you ready for marriage, or just ready for a wedding?

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya “And among His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that…

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The most underrated quality in a spouse: Kindness

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya When searching for a spouse, many of us have a checklist. “I want someone who fears…

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Before looking for the right person, become the right person

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya One of the most common prayers among single Muslims is: “Ya Allah, grant me a righteous…

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Could a co-wife actually be an advantage?

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Mention the word “polygamy” in any gathering and you are likely to trigger strong reactions. Some…

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Not every good man is a good husband

By Hatmah Nalugwa Ssekaya Some time ago, I sat with a woman who was struggling to explain something she herself…

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