‘Married at First Sight SA’ Star Tshepo Miya Reveals 1st Cracks in His Marriage With Palesa Mphaki

• Married at First Sight South Africa star Tshepo Miya left many netizens shaken after revealing the first cracks in his marriage with Palesa
• The reality TV star opened up about the challenges and red flags he faced in his marriage, and also the issue of him and Makoto
• Miya also shared with Briefly News why he decided to join the show and find his forever yena
• Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Paula Quinsee, who shared how couples can recognise the tipping point of exhaustion in a relationship

Tjo! Things are shaky between one of the most-talked-about couples on Married At First Sight South Africa Season 2, Tshepo Miya and Palesa Mphaki, as files were revealed regarding the red flags in their marriage.

Recently, the 37-year-old IT specialist decided to spill the beans about his rocky marriage with Mphaki and the first cracks he had witnessed at the beginning, but decided to brush it off, hoping that their union would get better as time goes by, as they get to know each other.

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Speaking about their marital problems, Miya said:

"The issues in my marriage started during the honeymoon when my wife told me not to communicate directly with women in production, insisting I should redirect them to her for any information or needs. I found this strange since we were still getting to know each other, and such behaviour did raise some eyebrows."

Tshepo further shared that their conflicts came from a front-of-camera that he was supposed to follow, and that when cameras are off, Palesa would tell him to end conversations about issues he would want to raise while cameras are rolling, so that they can appear as the perfect couple on TV.

The reality TV star also shared with Briefly News why he decided to join the show in the first place.

"I joined the show because my traditional way of starting relationships had not worked, and I thought this would be an ideal way to see what is out there for me," he mentioned.

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Many viewers have seen some bad blood between Tshepo and fellow cast member Makoto Phumodi, who also once opened up about her marriage with Nkuleleko Mahlangu. Explaining further about their issues, Miya blatantly said that, though they have had a few off-screen run-ins, he doesn't want to associate himself with unruly people and those who lack respect for others.

Also sharing with Briefly News, Phumodi spoke about how she had mentally prepared herself to get married to a stranger before joining the show.

"I mentally prepared myself to get married to a stranger by simply being open to the unknown, that is all you can do, there is no manual to this experiment," she said.

Speaking to Briefly News journalist Tayananiswa Zvikaramba, relationship expert Paula Quinsee shared how one can notice the tipping point of emotional exhaustion in a relationship.

Paula Quinsee shared that emotional exhaustion in a relationship often sets in when one starts feeling they're being taken for granted.

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"When one partner feels like they are carrying the emotional side of their relationship without any reciprocal effort from their partner, it can eventually lead to resentment and a feeling of a one-sided relationship. The risk here is that over time that can become numb and indifferent," she said.

Paula Quinsee shared the effects this can have on an individual, saying:

"The resulting stress can play out in physical symptoms such as mental and emotional fatigue, disruptive sleep, aggressiveness, and even depression as a result of the relational strain."

Married at First Sight Mzansi star Thami Nyandeni celebrates divorce

Meanwhile, it has ended in tears for Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 1 couples. Briefly News reported that Thami Nyandeni and Zithobile Sibaya divorced after a few months. Nyandeni shared that he would be celebrating their divorce uniquely.

Social media users found the stunt intriguing, noting that Nyandeni's move was strategic after gaining some fame.

Source: Briefly News