A husband has told his auntie that his wife says he is not romantic and does not know how to show love. He claims his wife calls him a millennial and asks if flowers and online pictures are the measure of love these days. The auntie responded that love is respect and actions, not flowers or selfies.
In the marriage advice column in Taifa Leo, a husband posed a question to his auntie. He said: 'Shikamoo shangazi. Mke wangu anasema siko romantic na sijui kuonyesha mapenzi. Anadai mimi ni millennial. Je, haya mambo ya maua na picha mitandaoni ndiyo kipimo cha mapenzi siku hizi?' This highlights common challenges in modern marriages, where social media can influence expectations of love.
The auntie responded directly: 'Mapenzi si maua wala ‘selfie’ mitandaoni. Ni kuheshimiana, kusaidiana na kuonyesha upendo katika vitendo. Mwambie herufi R ya romantic isiishie kwenye roses, bali responsibilities.' This message emphasizes the importance of everyday actions like respect and responsibility over traditional or digital romantic gestures.
The advice was prepared by Winnie Onyando and relates to topics such as marriage challenges, not posting online, and true love. This is part of a column offering marriage advice, showing how society addresses relationship issues in the digital age.