Mercy Masika Reveals First Two Years of Marriage Were Difficult Despite Marrying in Love

Gospel singer Mercy Masika has opened up about the challenges she experienced during the early years of her marriage, revealing that her first and second years as a wife were particularly difficult.

Masika explained that adjusting to married life required a change in mindset, especially because she had always considered herself an independent woman who could manage on her own.

Speaking during an interview at a local television station on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the singer said her decision to get married was influenced by her obedience to God and her observations about the struggles some couples experienced.

She noted that while unmarried people often look forward to marriage with excitement, those already in unions sometimes encounter difficulties that outsiders may not understand.

“Becoming a wife. When I…you know, of course I walk in obedience to God. And also seeing that a lot of people were struggling in marriage. Those who are inside it. And the ones who are outside are excited, you know,” Masika said.

Mercy Masika Reflects on Difficult First Years of Marriage

The singer recalled that before getting married, she viewed herself as an independent woman who did not necessarily need someone else to share her life with.

However, she said the reality of marriage challenged that outlook, with the first two years proving difficult despite the couple having entered the union in love.

“And I began to look at my life. I was that kinda girl who was like, I am independent. Siwezi kaliwa na mtu. We had a tough first year, second year,” she said.

Masika credited the mentors who came into their lives during that period with helping them navigate the challenges.

She observed that many people approach marriage expecting the excitement of falling in love to last indefinitely, only to discover that married life comes with a different set of realities.

“Then I had mentors who came in. We all think that when we fall in love it’s gonna be love forever. When you get in there, the game is different,” she said.

The gospel singer’s reflections come as she shares lessons from her marriage through a marriage masterclass, offering insights into the realities of building and sustaining a relationship beyond the excitement of falling in love.