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Friendship break-up: Heartbreak we rarely talk about
Friendships are among life’s most important relationships. Even when we have siblings, there is always that longing to connect with…
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When kids are used in parental fights
One of the avid readers of this column recently reached out to me on WhatsApp to share his struggle. With…
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Joy without overshadowing: A reminder to wedding guests
So, the wedding season is here, and as usual, we are busy buying beautiful outfits, getting our hair done, and…
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Chill
Mawu out to resurrect writing, reading passion
Early this year, the Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) introduced new office-bearers to run the organisation for the next five years.…
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Candid Talk
Let’s stop making babies casually — it’s serious business
This week, I spent over two hours on the phone with a woman who gave me permission to share her…
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Candid Talk
Don’t want to commit, don’t want to let go either
There’s a special kind of character in the love industry—the one who wants to be loved, feel loved, enjoy all…
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‘You are a bad influence on my partner’
Let’s be honest, every relationship comes with its own challenges. We’re talking differences in lifestyle, food preferences, religious beliefs and…
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I am pregnant with your child…
In today’s relationships, intimacy is no longer a sacred act reserved for marriage. Despite the constant reminders from religious leaders,…
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Should you tell a child that their dad rejected them?
When two consenting adults get intimate, the expectation is to own up to consequences of their choices—including raising a child…
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Are video calls a sign of love or mistrust?
Sometime in 2024, I attended a funeral. I observed a woman who did not leave her phone alone. Once in…
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