Kenyan gospel artist Size 8 and her husband, DJ Mo, have experienced a relationship marked by both challenges including infidelity claims and resilience. After 11 years of marriage, Size 8 announced their separation in August 2024, citing ongoing marital struggles. Despite this, the couple maintained a focus on co-parenting their two children and continued to collaborate professionally.
In a surprising turn of events, DJ Mo proposed anew to Size 8 on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025, signaling a renewed commitment to their union.
“This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes! Psalms 118:23. Grateful to God for blessing our marriage and keeping our love strong through every challenge. No matter the obstacles that comes our way, The Lord gave us the grace to overcome and hence we were able to choose to love each other.
This is the doing of the Lord… For sure what God cannot do, does not exist….. All praise and Glory goes to God our Father through Jesus Christ…. “Love never fails” 1 Corinthians 13:8,” said Size 8 following the second marriage proposal.
This heartfelt proposal set the stage for an intimate wedding ceremony held on February 18, 2025, at JS Meadows in Sigona. The event was a private affair, attended by close family and friends, underscoring their desire to reaffirm their vows away from the public eye. This re-wedding symbolized a fresh chapter for DJ Mo and Size 8, highlighting their dedication to overcoming past challenges and strengthening their bond.
The question, then, arises…what does social research say about married couples who separate or divorce and then end up marrying each other again? Social research indicates that while a minority of divorced couples choose to remarry each other, these reunions come with unique challenges and considerations.
Psychology Today found that approximately 6% of divorced couples remarry each other. This suggests that while reconciliation is uncommon, it is a notable phenomenon. Several factors contribute to divorced couples deciding to remarry, and they include: time apart that allows individuals to reflect on past mistakes and grow personally, leading to a renewed appreciation for their former partner, the comfort of a shared history and the realization of unresolved feelings that sometimes prompt couples to reunite and shared responsibilities, especially involving children, that motivate ex-spouses to reconsider their relationship for the family’s sake.
Research by Psychology Today also indicates that about 30% of couples who remarry each other divorce again. This rate is lower than the over 60% divorce rate for second marriages with new partners, suggesting that reunions with a former spouse may have a higher chance of success.
Verywell Mind also found that couples face several obstacles when remarrying a former partner.
“If the core problems that led to the initial divorce aren’t addressed, they may resurface. Additionally, friends and family may have strong opinions about the reunion, which can add pressure to the relationship. There is also the risk of romanticizing the past, leading to disappointment if the reality doesn’t match the idealized memory,” published Verywell Mind.
To increase the likelihood of a successful remarriage to a former spouse, reunited couples are encouraged to engage in professional counseling to address past issues and improve communication, have honest communication about past mistakes and future expectations which are crucial; and the partners being willing to forgive each other and focus on building a new foundation for their marriage.
