HIV Discordant status is common among married couples in Sub-Saharan African countries.rnBecause of the discordant status married couples face many challenges and changes. Thisrnresearch is carried out through qualitative exploratory study, using case study methods.rnFindings from this study indicated that couples understanding of their discordant status arernmainly dominated by spiritual explanations given by the couples. The couples also indicatedrna challenge in disclosing the status to children, in-laws, extended family members, neighborsrnand friends. For fear of negative responses, couples have preferred to conceal their discordantrnstatus from friends and family. HIV related illness of the positive partner and its interferencernon the functionality of the positive partner has created economic burden and stress amongrncouples. Lack of sexual desire, fear of virus transmission, decreased frequency of sexualrncontact are some of the life changes discordant couples have to live with regarding their sexrnlife. Behavior change of both the negative and positive partners was also one change therncouples have manifested; spirituality, withdrawal, loneliness and isolating oneself are somernof the changes observed. The discordant couples used different coping mechanisms to livernwith their challenge; abstinence, using condom, spirituality, support between couples &rnhaving children in the marriage are some of the things that is helping the couples face theirrnchallenge. In conclusion, discordant couples face many challenges despite this; they haverntheir own coping strategies, which need is to be strengthened through counseling andrnprevention programs