I am always late for work. There. I've said it. And the frustrating thing is that my lateness isn't caused by traffic or some unpredictable morning disaster. Most of the time, it is entirely my own doing. I wake up and make my coffee. Then I get back into bed, which is right by the window, cross my feet, face the window and slowly sip my coffee. And when I say slowly, I mean slowly. I look at the trees. I watch the birds. I feel the morning sun on my skin. Sometimes I just sit there with my thoughts. I really love these mornings. I've also noticed something else. When I give myself enough time in the morning, my body usually does what it needs to do. A slow morning often leads to a bowel movement, which, as far as I'm concerned, is one of the must-haves of starting my day. And so I find myself wishing for more time. More time to sit. More time to drink my coffee. More time to maybe get outside and do some yoga or mat Pilates on the grass while the sun is stil...
In a society obsessed with appearances, many people end up with the wrong partners just to seem progressive, open-minded, or in love. We want to be seen as evolved enough to date outside our tribe, class, or beliefs—but we rarely stop to ask: are we truly compatible, or are we trying to prove a point? Old money families—across the world and in Kenya—have long followed a different script. Their rules might seem elitist on the surface, but beneath the surface is a web of practical, time-tested lessons about compatibility, stability, and legacy. It’s time to ask: what do they know that the rest of us ignore? Part I: The Stages of Getting to Know Someone Let’s be honest: most relationships today skip critical steps. Here’s how it should look: Observation Stage (No expectations) This is where you allow yourself to quietly watch without engaging emotionally. You learn a lot by seeing how someone treats waitstaff, how they talk about people who wronged them, or how they manage stress. In Keny...