- Peter Maina Wanjiru, newly engaged from Kirinyaga, was trolled online after sharing a wedding photo with his wife, Irene Karimi
- Some netizens laughed at the couple's height difference, even asking personal questions about the dynamics of their relationship
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Maina emphasized that marriage should focus on love, companionship and faith rather than physical attributes such as height
A man from the county of Kirinyaga who recently went viral after sharing a photo with his wife a week after their wedding says he has been bullied because of his height.
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Peter Maina Wanjiru married Irene Karimi in a beautiful wedding on October 12, 2024.
The two who have lived together for the past eight years have been blessed with two children.
Talking to TUKO.co.keMaina said that some netizens were concerned about the difference in their height after sharing the photo they took on their wedding day on Facebook.
“A few days after I posted the picture, many people interacted with it, commenting on my height. Which is very funny,” he said.
Netizens are strongly surprised by the bridegroom of Kirinyaga whose wife is taller than him
He noted that some even asked personal questions such as a short man kissing his wife, and others asked why he chose to marry a taller woman.
However, the happy groom revealed that his height has never been an issue relationship they.
He said when he proposed to Irene, he asked her if she was ready to marry him despite their height difference.
“I remember when I proposed to him, he asked me if I was sure I wanted to marry a tall girl, I told him it's not about height. The heart falls for love and not the body,” he said.
Peter Maina responds to online bullies
The 39-year-old man said people should think about love and companionship over marriage.
“In the matter of marriage, a person should marry for the right reasons, which are love and companionship and allow God to guide you in marriage and do not start giving God conditions.
“Be open and transparent in your relationships because many secrets end up causing problems for many unions. Spend your money together,” he advised.
According to her, her story has inspired other women who have rejected proposals from short men to try.
“Since my story started going viral, some women have come to the comments section saying they've been refusing to be attracted to short guys and they don't age,” he said.
A woman says people think her short husband is her son
In a different news from TUKO.co.ke, a woman six inches taller than her 5ft 1in husband said she has no problem with her husband being shorter than her.
He said despite living a happy life, trolls have been making fun of them, and often strangers mistake them as mother and son.
According to the couple, the men even offer to marry the woman, claiming that they would give her a better life and make her more satisfied.
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