Popular gospel singer and preacher Linet Masiro Munyali, known as Size 8, has recently opened up about the painful decision to end her marriage with her husband, DJ Mo, before they eventually reconciled. The couple had been separated for seven months following a public announcement of their split in August 2024, which left many fans surprised.
Size 8 revealed that during their separation, she lost all hope in their relationship. She felt completely done and unable to see a future for their marriage. “I thought at that time that I had reached my end and I was like, you know what, I am done. Sometimes hope is very important. I think at that time I had lost all manner of hope of us ever becoming something,” she shared.
She admitted that she had focused heavily on her husband’s flaws, completely overlooking his positive qualities. She described this as a mistake, saying, “I had closed my eyes to see the good in him. My mistake at that time was that I looked at his mistakes with a magnifying glass and completely refused to look at his positives. I did not choose to see good.” This intense focus on the negative aspects of their relationship deeply affected how she viewed their marriage and contributed to the breakdown.
During the seven-month separation, Size 8 turned to her faith and used the time for self-reflection. She acknowledged that she too had made mistakes and contributed to the challenges they faced as a couple. Through spiritual reflection, she found clarity and was able to recognize her role in their fallout.
Marriage counsellor Jane Muthoni explained that Size 8’s experience is common in many troubled marriages. When conflicts arise, people often enter a survival mode where they view their partner as the enemy, focusing only on faults while ignoring strengths. This defensive stance protects individuals from pain but also blocks emotional healing and reconciliation. Muthoni noted that the separation period likely provided the space both partners needed to reflect and heal, which can be crucial when communication breaks down in long-term relationships.
After this time apart, the couple decided to mend their relationship. Their renewed commitment was marked by a private wedding held just four days after a surprise Valentine’s Day engagement. This rekindling of their love story gave hope to many fans who had followed their journey.
Before the separation, Size 8 had even contemplated divorce and had reached out to a divorce lawyer, though she did not proceed with the divorce. She was overwhelmed, struggling with depression, and felt uncertain about the future. It was a conversation with DJ Mo’s mother that encouraged her to pause and reconsider, urging her not to make a hasty decision driven by anger. At that difficult time, she had also considered leaving with their children but found strength to hold on.
The couple’s story highlights how marriage can face intense challenges but also how hope, faith, self-reflection, and patience can lead to healing and restoration. It serves as a reminder that focusing on a partner’s strengths and working through difficulties with openness can help rebuild relationships even after seemingly insurmountable struggles.
