In this compelling episode, we are joined by Zara, a social media influencer. Zara has an Instagram and TikTok page with the handle: @zarascookierjar. Both these social media pages aim to raise awareness in relation to Domestic Abuse.

In this episode Zara shares her personal experience with a manipulative marriage, the journey through abuse from a narcissist, and her path to recovery. Her story highlights the importance of faith, community, and self-awareness in overcoming life's challenges. Zara also provides her views on general subjects relating to the marriage search.

00:00 Introduction

01:26 Zara's Divorce Story

16:11 How did Zara Bounce back from Divorce?

19:19 Zara's Marriage Search as a Divorcee

26:43 Impact of Divorce on Zara's Marriage Search

27:51 Why are British Muslims finding the marriage search difficult?

30:51 Standards v Unrealistic Expectations

33:06 Marriage Apps

34:25 Do British Muslims actually want marriage?

37:30 Is the Marriage Crisis Self-Inflcited?

40:08 Family Involvement: Advice v Control

41:33 Delaying telling a potential that one is Divorced

43:27 Fear Based Marriages

45:35 Society Perception: Divorced Man v Divorced Woman

46:59 Green Flags v Red Flags

47:36 Solutions to the difficulty of finding a Spouse

49:06 Game: Red Light / Green Light

50:36 Rapid Fire Round

52:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell