Diary of a Matchmaker

Published: January 16, 2026
with Hiba & Zaid

Got that quiet fear of “what if they change after marriage?” You’re not paranoid, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, we talk honestly about why some people seem to “flip” after marriage, and how that moment usually isn’t sudden at all… we just didn’t know what to look for.

We unpack the pressure to perform during courtship, the ways faith language can be misused to avoid accountability, and how character shows up long before a ring does. You’ll hear stories, patterns, and hard-earned lessons from years of community work, all shared without fear-mongering or cynicism.

Click here to download this episode’s checklist to spot the subtle signs of a potential “flipper”.

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