Kenya, July 26 -- If you are young and reading this, please listen to us. We are Sheila and Tony, and we have been married for 31 years. Now, we have grey hair, some wrinkles, and grandchildren who call us Shosho and Guka. But our love? It is still strong and playful. However, it wasn't always like this. In our early 30s, we almost gave up on our marriage. If we had, we wouldn't be here now sharing our story.

At that time, we looked like the perfect couple. We had a nice house, good jobs, and a beautiful baby girl. But behind closed doors, it was very different. We were in a silent battle. Our beds were cold, we had empty conversations, and resentment grew every day. I thought he was being unfaithful because he wouldn't touch me or talk to me. Many nights, I cried myself to sleep. On his part, Tony believed I was bitter and disrespectful. To read more click here.

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