The obstacles Zari and Shakib’s marriage may never overcome

But these issues didn’t just pop up out of nowhere. Here’s a look at why their relationship will always be bedeviled with these issues.

Age Difference: Zari and Shakib have over a decade between them, with Zari being the more seasoned partner. This age gap can lead to different ways of handling situations, like Shakib’s reaction to Diamond’s visit.

Marrying Into an Established Family: Shakib knew he was stepping into a complex family situation when he married Zari, who has five kids from 2 previous relationships. 

Marrying a woman or man who already has children from a previous partner isn’t easy and needs a person mature enough to handle such complexity.

Long-Distance Relationship: With Zari in South Africa and Shakib in Uganda, their long-distance marriage faces extra challenges.

Let’s not forget that long-distance relationships are tough, now add the pressure of marital vows.

Financial Disparity: Research shows that marriages where the wife earns more than the husband often have higher divorce rates with theories abounding as to why that is.

In this case, Zari’s greater financial success might be putting additional pressure on their relationship.

High-Profile Ex-Partner: Diamond Platnumz’s fame and wealth casts a long pall on this marriage. Shakib might feel overshadowed, and the public scrutiny doesn’t help, adding to his feelings of insecurity.