This past weekend, socialite Vera Sidika took a poignant trip down memory lane.

Revisiting a time when marriage was something she vowed to avoid at all costs.

In an old interview that recently resurfaced, Vera, now a mother of two, was adamant about never walking down the aisle.

Her words were resolute, expressing a firm stance against the institution of marriage.

However, life had other plans for Vera.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she unexpectedly fell in love with singer Brown Mauzo.

Their whirlwind romance led to marriage, and soon after, they welcomed two beautiful children into their lives.

For a time, it seemed as though Vera had found a happiness she never anticipated.

But as quickly as their love story blossomed, it faded. In August 2023, Vera and Brown Mauzo mutually agreed to separate, marking the end of their marriage.

The split seemed to bring Vera full circle, reinforcing her initial doubts about marriage.

Reflecting on her past and the journey that brought her to this point, Vera shared her thoughts with her followers, expressing regret over her change of heart during the pandemic.

“This was 8 years ago. I always said I never wanted to get married. Don’t know what happened during COVID-19, but I’ve been there, and trust me: marriage is a scam! Never again!” Vera wrote, candidly revealing her disillusionment with the idea of marriage.

For Vera, the experience seems to have solidified her belief that marriage is not in her future.

She did not delve into the details of what went wrong but made it clear that she no longer sees marriage as a path she wants to tread again.

Meanwhile, Brown Mauzo appears to be on a different trajectory.

Shortly after their separation, he began hinting that he might be ready to give marriage another shot.

In mid-August, after celebrating his one-year dating anniversary with his new partner, Kabinga, Mauzo strongly suggested that he was ready to walk down the aisle once more.