By: Natasha Archary

A recent article about Brazillian footballer Kaka’s divorce sparked the topic of discussion on Drive 959 with Glen Lewis on Tuesday, 16 April.
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This after Caroline Celico, the footballer’s ex-wife revealed that the reason for their divorce was because Kaka was “too perfect for me.”
Kaka and Caroline were married for 10-years and have a son and daughter together, but despite their picture-perfect, white-picket fence life, something was missing.
For Caroline, Kaka who never betrayed her was just too perfect, and always treated her well.
Something that eventually made her marriage too predictable or boring, according to Kgomotso Meso.
“I get it. I think sometimes the mixture of the same thing over and over again becomes monotonous and boring, and we need something that’s going to send us over the edge every now and then.
Especially for us who are attracted to drama, and we’re always looking for that drama factor in a relationship. Even when you are perfect, you have to be surprising.
You can’t be perfect and the same.”
Kgomotso Meso
Sometimes women want to be kept guessing in “boomerang relationships.”
These relationships can be classified as one that never seems to end, there’s an endless cycle of trying to break up or threatening to leave but always finding your way back to one another.
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A boomerang relationship is usually when one person is committed and “all-in” while the other remains invested in their own interests and what suits them. The “drama” that Kgomotso mentions.
According to Psychology Today, a boomerang relationship comes down to passive-aggressive behaviour. This happens when the non-committed partner controls the narrative of the relationship, playing on their partner’s insecurities and taking advantage of the fact that they have feelings involved.
Boomerang relationships have a yo-yo effect which feels like you’re constantly on a rollercoaster ride. There are high moments when the partner treats you well and low points that leave one feeling inadequate and questioning one’s worth.
This shows the yo-yo effect that boomerang relationships can have on the partner who is fully committed to the relationship. Feelings override all the issues that exist in the relationship and it’s what gives boomerang relationships that push and pull foundation.
Listen to the conversation on Drive 959:
Also read: “My brother-in-law keeps coming to my place with his side chick” – The Blindspot



