“You did your part, I did mine. But did we ever really see each other?” In many Kenyan marriages, the rhythm of life is predictable: one partner provides, the other supports. Bills are paid, children are raised, meals are cooked, intercourse is expected, and the relationship trudges along—sometimes decades long—on the fuel of duty. And yet, under the weight of this routine, many couples are strangers in the same home. There is silence where there should be softness, avoidance where there should be safety, and distance in a space meant for closeness. We have mistaken duty for love , and we are paying the price for it. What is Emotional Generosity? Emotional generosity is the willingness to offer kindness without accounting. It’s not just saying “I love you” but showing up when it's not convenient. It’s the soft listening in between the chaos, the vulnerability to share your fears, and the courage to affirm your partner’s worth without being asked. It's choosing empathy over...
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