Former radio presenter Jeridah Andayi has opened up about the complexities of marriage, describing it as one of the most difficult relationships to maintain.

Speaking in a candid video shared on her Instagram page, the media personality offered a sober perspective on the realities of long-term commitment.

The Hardest Relationship

In her video, Jeridah did not mince words about the nature of wedlock. She suggested that while many relationships require effort, marriage exists in a category of its own.

"Marriage is hard. It is not hard work; it is hard in itself. Marriage is really hard. We don’t even talk about that enough,” she said.

Jeridah emphasized that despite the public's fascination with "perfect" couples, the internal reality is often far more strenuous.

She noted that marriage is uniquely challenging because it requires two individuals from different backgrounds to merge their lives into one cohesive unit.

Honouring Successful Unions

While highlighting the difficulties, Jeridah also took a moment to celebrate those who have managed to build happy and lasting marriages. She called for public recognition of couples who remain best friends and maintain a loving connection over the years.

“People who are having great marriages—they love each other, they are happy with each other, they are friends—let’s clap for them. You guys deserve all the honour.”

She noted that maintaining such a bond requires a level of dedication that is often overlooked. For Jeridah, a successful marriage is a significant achievement that warrants respect and applause from the community.

The Limits of Outside Advice

Addressing the common practice of seeking intervention during marital strife, Jeridah argued that external help has its limits. She described the common cycle of involving parents, elders, and marriage counsellors when a relationship begins to fail.

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"You will go and talk to all those people —the elders, the parents, the marriage counsellors—and they tell you to hug each other and say 'yes, let’s clap.' But when all that ends, it is still the two of you who are going back to share that space that you have found so difficult to share."

She suggested that while counselling and family support are well-intentioned, the ultimate responsibility lies with the couple. According to Jeridah, the "truth of the marriage" exists only between the husband and wife.

A Call for Individual Resolve

The broadcaster concluded her message by stating that no amount of outside advice can save a marriage if the individuals involved are not personally committed to making it work.

"Even if the whole world intervenes and gives advice, until each person in their heart says, 'Okay, let me give it a chance,' it is in vain. The people in the marriage themselves must agree that they want it to work."

Her comments come at a time when the Kenyan entertainment industry is reeling from the news of a high-profile separation.

Recently, digital content creators Timothy Kimani, popularly known as Njugush, and his wife CelestineNdinda confirmed the end of their marriage, sparking a nationwide conversation on the stability of celebrity unions.