Popular Ugandan couple Zari Hassan and Shakib have shed light on how they successfully manage their relationship while living in separate countries.
Zari resides in South Africa, overseeing her businesses, while Shakib is based in Uganda, where he manages his own enterprises.
During a candid interview posted on YouTube, the couple explained that their professional commitments are the primary reason for their long-distance arrangement.
“You live in South Africa, I live in Uganda. But I can see you whenever I want to see you. You can come to Uganda whenever you want to see me, I think it’s a good thing,” Shakib said.
He elaborated, “It is not a bad thing for people who are always busy. Remember I have a job in Uganda and you have your own job in South Africa, and there is no way you are going to leave your job and move here (Uganda) permanently.
“And there’s no way I’m going to move to South Africa permanently and quit my job. I think the fact that we can afford to fly to South Africa, and you fly to Uganda, makes it right.”
Both Zari and Shakib emphasized that their careers are crucial to their current living arrangements. They have found a balance that allows them to nurture their relationship while maintaining their professional responsibilities.
“I have found that it helps me and you to be in love all the time. Every time we say goodbye, you fly back to South Africa, I start missing you immediately,” Shakib said. Zari echoed this sentiment, admitting that she misses her husband whenever they are apart.
The mother of five pointed out that their relationship might suffer if they lived together continuously, as constant proximity could lead to boredom and fatigue. “I feel that if we lived together, I would be very tired of you. I would get tired of seeing you every day. I would just get tired of everything because it’s good when I look forward to seeing you,” she said.
Shakib added that their physical relationship benefits from the distance, as absence makes their reunions more passionate.
“There are nights when I feel very lonely and I say, I miss my husband, I really wish he was here,” Zari shared.
The couple concluded that honesty and financial stability, which allows them to travel frequently, are the key factors that sustain their long-distance relationship.
Their ability to afford regular visits and maintain open communication has kept their bond strong despite the miles between them.
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