Jonathan and Tonia got married on December 31, 2022. But their journey started way back in primary school when they developed a friendship that has lasted to date. They say being best friends makes trust and communication; some of the most important aspects of any marriage, easy.<\/p>\n
Dressed in a flowing white gown while he, in a grey suit, Jonathan and Tonia Ssempa were all smiles knowing that their friendship that had started in primary school at Greenhill Academy in 2005 had finally led them to this; their wedding day. Although they had separated in high school, Namilyango College for Jonathan and Marymount International School in Rome, Italy for Tonia, the two remained close.<\/p>\n
During childhood, Jonathan says, Tonia was quite fun and welcoming. On the other hand, Tonia says, Jonathan was friendly and always attended her birthday parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause we had been friends since primary school, even when we were separated during high school, it was easy to keep in touch. We were each other\u2019s go-to person and we would share our unique yet somewhat similar experiences about Uganda and Italy,\u201d the couple says.<\/p>\n
When asked what makes Tonia an amazing person, Jonathan says she is loving and a fun person to be around. She also has a smile that brightens up a room.<\/p>\n
Tonia on the other hand says Jonathan is kind, caring, always there for her and easy to communicate with.<\/p>\n
Falling in love<\/p>\n
While at university, Jonathan realised that the feelings he had for Tonia went beyond just a friendship and he could not imagine losing her to someone else.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne day, I came across a Yoruba proverb which says, \u2018A man who hangs around a woman without stating his intentions will fetch water at her wedding.\u2019 I could not let this happen since losing her to another man would haunt me for life. Even though she was still abroad studying, I told her how I felt and that I would wait for her,\u201d he says. Click to read more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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