Hafsa Rizqi, 31, is the world’s first polygamy coach who trains women to cope with polygamy challenges.
As per a report in Gulf News, Hafsa, an Algerian national and second wife herself, told Lebanese-owned Al Mashhad TV that she trains women to handle the psychological and social challenges that come with being in such relationships.
The self-described polygamy coach, while shedding light on her controversial role, said her mission is to support women navigating the emotional complexities of polygamous marriages.
“I coach women through the difficult phases of polygamous life, and I also guide husbands on how to build a stable home filled with peace, happiness, and love,” she said.
Hafsa claims to be the Arab world’s first dedicated polygamy coach. She offers courses aimed at helping women free themselves from emotional pain and find empowerment and happiness within their marital framework, the report added.
She shared that most of her clients are second wives — a trend she attributes to the growing number of secret marriages. “Second wives often struggle with their husband’s limited availability and conflicts with the first wife,” she explained.
Hafsa believes that “a man can love two or more” and says many women find her perspective persuasive. Her coaching calendar is fully booked for the next three to four months.
Currently studying psychology at a university in London, Hafsa combines academic insight with six years of personal experience in a polygamous marriage.
Her work has sparked mixed reactions. Critics accuse her of promoting polygamy, while supporters argue that her sessions provide essential psychological support for women already in such relationships.
