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“THAT’S WHY FORGIVING IS SO HARD. AND THAT’S WHY FORGIVING AND FORGETTING IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. Despite the pain and anger you may feel, you might still be willing to forgive. You might be willing to gather the courage, the trust and the confidence to say, “I forgive you.” But forgiving and forgetting? That’s when you may think, “Suntia, I just can’t forget the pain.” #relationship Make Him Want You, Want You Back, Marriage Counselor, I Forgive You, We All Make Mistakes, Mutual Respect, Happy Relationships, Relationship Problems, You Are Amazing

Make Him Want You

Marriage Counselor

We All Make Mistakes

Happy Relationships

Relationship Problems

You Are Amazing

“THAT’S WHY FORGIVING IS SO HARD. AND THAT’S WHY FORGIVING AND FORGETTING IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. Despite the pain and anger you may feel, you might still be willing to forgive. You might be willing to gather the courage, the trust and the confidence to say, “I forgive you.” But forgiving and forgetting? That’s when you may think, “Suntia, I just can’t forget the pain.” #relationship

“not all relationships are created equal. And this pressure to be in a relationship means that women sometimes value the idea of the relationship over their own happiness. It means they settle for something that is not making them happy or, worse, something that is abusive or dangerous. It means they stay in toxic relationships because they believe it’s better than the alternative. #relationship #love Relationship Meaning, Perfect Relationship, Verbal Abuse, Physical Abuse, What Is A Lie, Emotional Cheating, Growing Old Together, You Deserve Better, Gaslighting

Relationship Meaning

Perfect Relationship

Emotional Cheating

Growing Old Together

You Deserve Better

“not all relationships are created equal. And this pressure to be in a relationship means that women sometimes value the idea of the relationship over their own happiness. It means they settle for something that is not making them happy or, worse, something that is abusive or dangerous. It means they stay in toxic relationships because they believe it’s better than the alternative. #relationship #love

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” Relationship Challenge, Relationship Advice, Make Out Session, Sexless Marriage, Emotional Connection, Writing Words, Love Notes, Do You Remember

Relationship Challenge

Relationship Advice

Make Out Session

Sexless Marriage

Emotional Connection

Do You Remember

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

lets talk about sex. There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Feelings

Couples Counseling

Couples Therapy

lets talk about sex. There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” How Do I Get, How To Become, Let It Be, Sex Memes, Communication Relationship

Communication Relationship

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” Marriage Relationship, Marriage Advice, Marriage Counseling

Marriage Relationship

Marriage Advice

Marriage Counseling

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

No, You Should Not Listen to Relationship Advice From Your Friends or Family. Here’s Why. - Suntia Smith #relationships #love #dating Types Of Relationships, Healthy Relationships, Friend Advice, Family Meaning, Tough Times

Types Of Relationships

Healthy Relationships

No, You Should Not Listen to Relationship Advice From Your Friends or Family. Here’s Why. - Suntia Smith #relationships #love #dating

“It’s the first step in learning to fight fair. Now I know what you are thinking. Suntia, how am I supposed to win arguments if I don’t fight a little dirty every so often? I get it. We have been taught that if we are going to fight, we need to win. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner will say whatever it takes to make a point — to be right. That may mean saying cruel things, undercutting your partner’s intelligence, using profanities, rolling your eyes, making threats ” How Do You Stop, Win Argument, Fighting Fair, Learn To Fight, Successful Relationships, Couples Doing, Strong Relationship

How Do You Stop

Successful Relationships

Strong Relationship

“It’s the first step in learning to fight fair. Now I know what you are thinking. Suntia, how am I supposed to win arguments if I don’t fight a little dirty every so often? I get it. We have been taught that if we are going to fight, we need to win. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner will say whatever it takes to make a point — to be right. That may mean saying cruel things, undercutting your partner’s intelligence, using profanities, rolling your eyes, making threats ”

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” Strong Marriage

Strong Marriage

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. #sex #relationship Cliche

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. #sex #relationship

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” Dating Again

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

“If you look at these examples of toxic relationships, you see that most of them can be misconstrued, meaning you know it is happening and you know how you feel, but it is difficult to explain or describe to others and sometimes even to yourself. This is one of the main reasons we stay in toxic relationships. Society has made us think that if it’s not one of the BIG three — physical abuse, sexual infidelity or drug/alcohol abuse — then, “Honey, you have no cause for leaving.” #abuse Controlling Relationships

Controlling Relationships

“If you look at these examples of toxic relationships, you see that most of them can be misconstrued, meaning you know it is happening and you know how you feel, but it is difficult to explain or describe to others and sometimes even to yourself. This is one of the main reasons we stay in toxic relationships. Society has made us think that if it’s not one of the BIG three — physical abuse, sexual infidelity or drug/alcohol abuse — then, “Honey, you have no cause for leaving.” #abuse

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ” Mortgage Payment

Mortgage Payment

“There are times when stress and jobs and kids and mortgage payments suck the joy, the passion, the sexiness out of life. And out of your relationship. You fondly remember those years when sex and romance was just, well, natural. There was kissing, cuddling and make-out sessions that lasted hours. It felt like heat and flirtation radiated off you two. Sex was never intentional or procedural. It just happened… and happened. ”

“As a life coach, individuals therapist and couples counselor in Greenville, SC, I often spend time with my clients talking about how the traumas of childhood often originate from a break in the bond between child and parent. It’s a disruption of the most foundational relationship. The relationship between you and your parents helps or hinders your emotional growth: how you view your emotions, how you react to your own emotions and those of others, and how you communicate your emotions. Life Coach Quotes, Me Against The World, Personal Responsibility, If You Love Someone, Life Coaching, Coaching Quotes

Life Coach Quotes

Me Against The World

Personal Responsibility

If You Love Someone

Coaching Quotes

“As a life coach, individuals therapist and couples counselor in Greenville, SC, I often spend time with my clients talking about how the traumas of childhood often originate from a break in the bond between child and parent. It’s a disruption of the most foundational relationship. The relationship between you and your parents helps or hinders your emotional growth: how you view your emotions, how you react to your own emotions and those of others, and how you communicate your emotions.

“It’s the first step in learning to fight fair. Now I know what you are thinking. Suntia, how am I supposed to win arguments if I don’t fight a little dirty every so often? I get it. We have been taught that if we are going to fight, we need to win. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner will say whatever it takes to make a point — to be right. That may mean saying cruel things, undercutting your partner’s intelligence, using profanities, rolling your eyes, making threats ” Relationships Love, Stop Fighting

Relationships Love

“It’s the first step in learning to fight fair. Now I know what you are thinking. Suntia, how am I supposed to win arguments if I don’t fight a little dirty every so often? I get it. We have been taught that if we are going to fight, we need to win. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner will say whatever it takes to make a point — to be right. That may mean saying cruel things, undercutting your partner’s intelligence, using profanities, rolling your eyes, making threats ”

“not all relationships are created equal. And this pressure to be in a relationship means that women sometimes value the idea of the relationship over their own happiness. It means they settle for something that is not making them happy or, worse, something that is abusive or dangerous. It means they stay in toxic relationships because they believe it’s better than the alternative. Relationship Breakdown

Relationship Breakdown

“not all relationships are created equal. And this pressure to be in a relationship means that women sometimes value the idea of the relationship over their own happiness. It means they settle for something that is not making them happy or, worse, something that is abusive or dangerous. It means they stay in toxic relationships because they believe it’s better than the alternative.

“our relationship is pretty good. You still make each other laugh, you still cuddle, you still feel loved. However, even in seemingly happy relationships, couples get stuck. Maybe it’s been a slow fade or a quick switch, but you and your partner are on two different pages (of two different books in two different languages), and no matter how hard you try, you can’t force yourselves into the same storyline. You feel nervous about mentioning certain issues. #relationship Personal Relationship, Feeling Loved, How Are You Feeling, Couples Therapist

Personal Relationship

How Are You Feeling

Couples Therapist

“our relationship is pretty good. You still make each other laugh, you still cuddle, you still feel loved. However, even in seemingly happy relationships, couples get stuck. Maybe it’s been a slow fade or a quick switch, but you and your partner are on two different pages (of two different books in two different languages), and no matter how hard you try, you can’t force yourselves into the same storyline. You feel nervous about mentioning certain issues. #relationship

“Single Woman’s Wake-up Call will help you to break the shackles of the negative patterns that are holding you hostage in life. The author, Suntia Smith, shows you how to stop pretending everything is okay and start creating the life you want. If you are stuck in a Bad Relationship, Uninspiring Job, and continue to open up your life to Users & Abusers, this book will become your new portable and patient friend.” Bad Relationship, Users And Abusers, Wake Up Call, When You Can, Single Women

Bad Relationship

Users And Abusers

“Single Woman’s Wake-up Call will help you to break the shackles of the negative patterns that are holding you hostage in life. The author, Suntia Smith, shows you how to stop pretending everything is okay and start creating the life you want. If you are stuck in a Bad Relationship, Uninspiring Job, and continue to open up your life to Users & Abusers, this book will become your new portable and patient friend.”

“If you look at these examples of toxic relationships, you see that most of them can be misconstrued, meaning you know it is happening and you know how you feel, but it is difficult to explain or describe to others and sometimes even to yourself. This is one of the main reasons we stay in toxic relationships. Society has made us think that if it’s not one of the BIG three — physical abuse, sexual infidelity or drug/alcohol abuse — then, “Honey, you have no cause for leaving.” #abuse Big Three

“If you look at these examples of toxic relationships, you see that most of them can be misconstrued, meaning you know it is happening and you know how you feel, but it is difficult to explain or describe to others and sometimes even to yourself. This is one of the main reasons we stay in toxic relationships. Society has made us think that if it’s not one of the BIG three — physical abuse, sexual infidelity or drug/alcohol abuse — then, “Honey, you have no cause for leaving.” #abuse

Cheating We all know that having sex with someone who is not your partner is cheating (unless it is agreed upon in your relationship). Emotional cheating is when your partner is consistently talking on the phone, texting, messaging on social media or having face-to-face conversations with someone with whom they have an emotional attachment. No, they have not had sex, but they have opened up their heart to this person and have romantic feelings. #relationships #breakup #love Lack Of Communication, Text Back

Lack Of Communication

Cheating We all know that having sex with someone who is not your partner is cheating (unless it is agreed upon in your relationship). Emotional cheating is when your partner is consistently talking on the phone, texting, messaging on social media or having face-to-face conversations with someone with whom they have an emotional attachment. No, they have not had sex, but they have opened up their heart to this person and have romantic feelings. #relationships #breakup #love

“If you look at these examples of toxic relationships, you see that most of them can be misconstrued, meaning you know it is happening and you know how you feel, but it is difficult to explain or describe to others and sometimes even to yourself. This is one of the main reasons we stay in toxic relationships. Society has made us think that if it’s not one of the BIG three — physical abuse, sexual infidelity or drug/alcohol abuse — then, “Honey, you have no cause for leaving.” #abuse

“If you look at these examples of toxic relationships, you see that most of them can be misconstrued, meaning you know it is happening and you know how you feel, but it is difficult to explain or describe to others and sometimes even to yourself. This is one of the main reasons we stay in toxic relationships. Society has made us think that if it’s not one of the BIG three — physical abuse, sexual infidelity or drug/alcohol abuse — then, “Honey, you have no cause for leaving.” #abuse

How Therapy Can Help You Break Free from Toxic Relationship Cycles. You continue to find yourself in the same frustrating, messy, heartbreaking spot as you always do. Relationship after relationship, it’s always the same: You end up hurt, unhappy or alone. You have suffered enough. It is time you take back your life from the vicious, toxic cycles of relationship anguish.” #health #relationship #toxic Relationship Therapy, Failed Relationship, Relationship Struggles, Past Relationships, Therapy Help, Feeling Trapped

Relationship Therapy

Failed Relationship

Relationship Struggles

Past Relationships

Feeling Trapped

How Therapy Can Help You Break Free from Toxic Relationship Cycles. You continue to find yourself in the same frustrating, messy, heartbreaking spot as you always do. Relationship after relationship, it’s always the same: You end up hurt, unhappy or alone. You have suffered enough. It is time you take back your life from the vicious, toxic cycles of relationship anguish.” #health #relationship #toxic

How Therapy Can Help You Break Free from Toxic Relationship Cycles. You continue to find yourself in the same frustrating, messy, heartbreaking spot as you always do. Relationship after relationship, it’s always the same: You end up hurt, unhappy or alone. You have suffered enough. It is time you take back your life from the vicious, toxic cycles of relationship anguish.” #health #relationship #toxic Toxic Relationships

Toxic Relationships

How Therapy Can Help You Break Free from Toxic Relationship Cycles. You continue to find yourself in the same frustrating, messy, heartbreaking spot as you always do. Relationship after relationship, it’s always the same: You end up hurt, unhappy or alone. You have suffered enough. It is time you take back your life from the vicious, toxic cycles of relationship anguish.” #health #relationship #toxic

“It’s the first step in learning to fight fair. Now I know what you are thinking. Suntia, how am I supposed to win arguments if I don’t fight a little dirty every so often? I get it. We have been taught that if we are going to fight, we need to win. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner will say whatever it takes to make a point — to be right. That may mean saying cruel things, undercutting your partner’s intelligence, using profanities, rolling your eyes, making threats ” Good Smile, Make You Smile, Friendship Symbols

Friendship Symbols

“It’s the first step in learning to fight fair. Now I know what you are thinking. Suntia, how am I supposed to win arguments if I don’t fight a little dirty every so often? I get it. We have been taught that if we are going to fight, we need to win. In the heat of the moment, you and your partner will say whatever it takes to make a point — to be right. That may mean saying cruel things, undercutting your partner’s intelligence, using profanities, rolling your eyes, making threats ”

Cheating We all know that having sex with someone who is not your partner is cheating (unless it is agreed upon in your relationship). Emotional cheating is when your partner is consistently talking on the phone, texting, messaging on social media or having face-to-face conversations with someone with whom they have an emotional attachment. No, they have not had sex, but they have opened up their heart to this person and have romantic feelings. #relationships #breakup #love Troubled Relationship, Real Relationships, Marriage Tips, The Silent Treatment

Troubled Relationship

Real Relationships

The Silent Treatment

Cheating We all know that having sex with someone who is not your partner is cheating (unless it is agreed upon in your relationship). Emotional cheating is when your partner is consistently talking on the phone, texting, messaging on social media or having face-to-face conversations with someone with whom they have an emotional attachment. No, they have not had sex, but they have opened up their heart to this person and have romantic feelings. #relationships #breakup #love