Getting the Relationship You Want Relationship Advice

What’s The Difference Between Compromise And Settling In A Relationship?

Compromise and  Settling! Am I settling or making a compromise? I often hear this question from my counseling and coaching clients because they want to know the difference between settling and compromise. Settling In a relationship, when you betray yourself or allow others to betray who you are or your core beliefs, such as honesty, respect, reciprocity, and commitment, When […]

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Getting the Relationship You Want Relationship Advice

Relationship tips to maintain closeness: DatingAdvice.com Interview

I was recently interviewed by DatingAdvice.com and was thrilled to be able share about my passion and relationship tips for helping couples maintain closeness. I hope you enjoy the article! Marriage Counselor Suntia Smith Inspires Individuals & Couples to Maintain Healthy Personal Relationships Suntia Smith used to work solely with women in her relationship coaching practice. She drew from her […]

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Getting the Relationship You Want

Let’s 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. […]

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Forgive & Forge Ahead

We all make mistakes, and we all endure the mistakes of others. Carelessness, forgetfulness, callousness, selfishness, disrespectfulness — all the nesses. These are usually errors in judgment, accidental blunders, or misunderstandings. They can feel hurtful, cruel, and malicious for those on the receiving end. That’s why forgiving is so hard. And that’s why forgiving and forgetting is nearly impossible. Despite […]

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Relationship Advice

How to Fight Fair In Your Relationship

There are times when disagreements turn into wars. And you are prepared to drop some bombs. If your relationship has become a war of words, watching this video is a chance for you to begin revitalizing the loving connection you have with your partner. It’s an opportunity for long-term change that brings respect, communication and trust back into your relationship. […]

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Make Your Love Last

Your relationship is pretty good. Make Love Last:  You still make each other laugh, cuddle, and 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 […]

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How to Improve Your Relationship With the Help of Self Love

Have you put your relationship before everything else? Have you lost yourself in love? The first step to turning the relationship of your dreams into a reality starts with being true to yourself. Some relationships can feel like a slowly rising tide. Only when you are completely immersed in water do you understand you are about to drown. You need […]

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3 Reasons Relationships Fail

Attitude is everything. You’ve heard this before. Your middle school basketball coach probably even said it during a pre-game speech, or maybe it was the mid-level manager at your very first job. But have you ever applied that motto to your relationships? If you haven’t, well, it’s time to start. When I see couples who have the right attitude, there […]

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Creating A Life You Love Uncategorized Weekly Round-up

Determine Your Direction

When life gets hard or confusing, it might difficult to know what to do. It’s important to remember that you are the one who determines the direction of your life in even in the face of adversity. Getting what you want and creating a life you love takes courage. And remember, courage isn’t about not being afraid. It’s about being […]

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Weekly Round-up

Shared Connections

We all share connections with other people in our lives. With those connections sometimes come complications. How we navigate those complications with those we are connected to will have an effect on the outcome. I’m happy you’re joining me as one of my shared connections and hope you enjoy the weekly round-up. Marriage can weigh a lot. Sometimes you need to shift […]

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