Tinder files: Ciku Muriuki opens up about dating a married man

Former BBC reporter Ciru Muriuki recently shared her experience on Tinder, a popular dating app. She narrated her three-month stint on the platform, which led her to a date with a charming man from Burkina Faso.

Ciru was initially skeptical about his authenticity, fearing he might be “catfishing” her with false photos. However, to her surprise, the man turned out to be genuine, appearing as he did in the pictures. Unfortunately, this exciting encounter took a disappointing turn when she discovered that the man was already married.

“I was on Tinder for three months. I even went on a date with a man from Burkina Faso, he was so handsome I even thought he was catfishing me. But when we met I realized he was the same person I had seen in photos. I later came to learn that he was married,” said the journalist.

Ciru’s experience highlights the often deceiving nature of online dating, where people may use misleading information or engage in dishonest behavior. She further commented on the shamelessness of some individuals, citing instances where people even use their wedding photos as profile pictures while actively pursuing others on the platform.

“People are so shameless, someone might have his wedding photo as a profile photo na they still pursue you,” she remarked.

In a separate post, Ciru also shared her weight loss journey. She posted before and after photos of herself, showing off her impressive transformation. Ciru said that she had started her weight loss journey in early February after realizing that she had put on too much weight.

“Hey! Look at me. This wasn’t me in December. Swipe to see who I was 6 months ago. Pretty big change, right?” she wrote in the post.

Ciru went on to say that she had reached a point where she wouldn’t look at herself in the mirror because of her weight.

“When that pic of me was taken last Dec, I was shaken. I could not understand how I had gotten to that size. Then on top of that, my health had begun to suffer. My joints hurt, and I could not go up a flight of stairs without huffing and puffing. Let’s not even talk about my mental health. My confidence was in the toilet and I hated looking in the mirror,” she wrote.

Ciru said that she started her weight loss journey by making small changes to her diet and exercise routine. She also said that she found support from her friends and family, which helped her stay motivated.

“I am so grateful for the support of my friends and family. They have been there for me every step of the way,” she wrote.

Ciru’s weight loss journey is an inspiration to many people. She shows that it is possible to make healthy changes and achieve your goals.