Kenya’s beloved celebrity couple, Size 8 (Linet Munyali) and DJ Mo (Samuel Muraya), have opened up about the rocky chapter in their marriage that saw them separated for seven months—and the powerful lessons that ultimately brought them back together.
In a deeply emotional and candid interview with Betty Kyallo, the duo revealed what led to their temporary split after 11 years of marriage, how they found their way back, and the intentional steps they now take to protect their union.
“I Had Lost All Hope” – Size 8 Reflects on Painful Separation
Opening up with raw honesty, Size 8 admitted she once believed her marriage was beyond repair.
“I thought at that time that I had reached my end and I was like, you know what? I’m done. I had lost all manner of hope.”
She described the emotional toll of the separation, explaining that the challenges in their relationship became so overwhelming that she couldn’t see a future for them.
The Dangers of Focusing Only on the Negative
One of the most powerful insights from the interview came when Size 8 confessed that magnifying DJ Mo’s faults—while ignoring his good qualities—was a major contributor to their separation.
“I was actually magnifying the faults and completely refused to see the positives. The problem with seeing only wrong is that you’ll never lack something to focus on.”
She urged couples not to lose sight of their partner’s value, even in tough times, reminding listeners that no one is perfect and that perspective plays a big role in relationship breakdowns.
Appreciation Over Assumption: Lessons from Time Apart
The seven months apart served as a wake-up call for Size 8, who realized that taking DJ Mo for granted was another pitfall in their marriage. It took distance and reflection to fully grasp the value of what they had built together.
“I would advise couples watching us today that if you choose to see only the wrong in a person, you will never lack something wrong to focus on.”
