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Smita Joshi - Award-Winning Author

Karma & Diamonds

Catalyst For Transformation

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UK’s Daily Mail writes an excellent article on Smita’s view on the power of breathing and meditation

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I’m honoured to be featured as a trailblazer among British South Asian women podcasters for Diwali Divas 2025. Through my platform, The Self Discovery Channel, I bridge ancient wisdom with modern consciousness—exploring emotional healing, self-mastery, and inner awakening in powerful conversations with thought leaders and through my own reflections.

My podcast takes listeners on a transformative journey inward, offering practical insights for peace, purpose, and authentic living. I believe that true abundance begins with self-awareness and grows as we share our light with others.

MMP Talks

Smita Joshi recently took the MMP stage with her powerful talk, Can Yoga Be Weaponised?  In this captivating presentation, she explores how yoga can go beyond the physical, becoming a transformative tool for mastering the mind and emotions. Watch now to discover a fresh perspective on yoga’s potential to empower and elevate.

Meet Smita

In her two-and-a-half-decade corporate career, Smita worked with C-suite leaders of global industry giants, winning and delivering multi-million-dollar contracts—including a landmark $1 billion deal. She was a pioneer in bringing India’s Information Technology Services into the core operations of major British and European corporations, reshaping industry paradigms.

Alongside my corporate career, I became a life coach and led personal transformation programmes to groups of hundreds at a time. As a TV presenter and host of The Self Discovery Channel,  she has interviewed global thought leaders and gurus, entrepreneurs and politicians. A devoted practitioner,  Smita is also a certified yoga teacher and transformation coach.  She’s married and lives in London.

Follow a young woman’s gripping journey of Self-discovery across continents and lifetimes as she struggles to conquer life’s conflicts … then she starts heeding the inner voice …
Dive into Smita’s curated collection of guided meditations, inspired by a lifetime of personal practice and ancestral wisdom. Whether you’re seeking inner peace, clarity, or a deeper connection to your inner Self, each audio offers a unique pathway to mindfulness and spiritual growth. Designed for both novices and seasoned meditators, Smita’s audios provide the perfect backdrop for introspection and self-discovery. Embrace the serenity and let Smita guide your inner journey.
Smita Joshi offers a transformative mentoring and coaching experience. She guides individuals to elevate their leadership potential and achieve significant breakthroughs in their chosen fields. Through her program, participants learn to silence disruptive ‘mind monkey noise’, challenge limiting beliefs, and harness insights beyond everyday consciousness. Smita’s holistic approach ensures decisions align with one’s authentic self, leading to internal and external satisfaction.
Smita Joshi stands out as a British-Indian orator, renowned for her ability to captivate and inspire audiences. Drawing from her rich tapestry of experiences, she seamlessly bridges the wisdom of Eastern spirituality with the practicalities of Western insights. With over twenty years in the realm of personal transformation, Smita’s talks resonate deeply, providing listeners with transformative perspectives and actionable insights. Whether it’s about self-discovery, purpose-driven living, or the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern challenges, her speeches are a beacon of enlightenment and motivation. As a speaker, Smita doesn’t just communicate; she connects, leaving her audience invigorated, enlightened, and empowered.
Yoga is not just a physical practice but a transformative journey of the mind, body, and soul. Originating from ancient traditions and deeply rooted in spiritual philosophy, yoga offers a holistic approach to well-being. Beyond the asanas or postures, it integrates breath control, meditation, and moral disciplines to harmonize the inner and outer self. In the words of the Bhagavad Gita, “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the Self.” Embracing yoga means embarking on a path of self-discovery, promoting mental clarity, physical strength, and spiritual enlightenment. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned practitioner, yoga provides a sanctuary of balance and peace in our often chaotic world.
The Self-Discovery Channel – be inspired and connect to the “Real You” beyond the noise of your mind, the chaos of life.

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Calm Your Mind: No matter where you are, find yourself in Nature to enjoy the Elements. Let the Elements gently sweep away the debris gathered from your day. These are meditation experiences, rich guided visualisations, that seduce even a non-meditator to relax into a space of deep calm.

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  • He may pretend he’s harmless, but his silence hides everything you need to know. He’ll dismiss it as “just looking” yet behind every glance is a silent betrayal.
ㅤ
1️⃣ He looks to feel powerful, not because he lacks your love.
Each stolen glance gives him a private thrill, one he values more than the loyalty you deserve.
How to heal: His hunger for power is his weakness, not your reflection.
ㅤ
2️⃣ He tells himself it’s harmless, even when he sees your pain.
He notices when you go quiet, when your smile fades, yet convinces himself you are overreacting. Protecting his ego matters more than protecting your heart.
How to heal: Trust your pain. If it feels like betrayal, that is what it is.
ㅤ
3️⃣ He chases novelty because commitment feels heavy.
Looking elsewhere lets him feel like he still has options, while you're giving him devotion. Fantasising is easier than living up to the love he promised you.
How to heal: Remember, a man who is committed does not keep one foot outside the door.
ㅤ
4️⃣ He hides behind excuses to avoid accountability.
“All men look.” “It’s biological.” These are shields, not truths. He knows his wandering eyes cut you open, piece by piece.
How to heal: Do not let him normalise betrayal. Your boundaries are not negotiable.
ㅤ
5️⃣ He underestimates how deeply it erodes you.
Every glance tells you that you are not enough, and he will never admit the damage he caused.
How to heal: Stop questioning your worth. Faithfulness is the bare minimum.
ㅤ
Looking at other women while in a committed relationship is not innocent. It is betrayal disguised as normal. Love should protect, not wound.
ㅤ
#smitajoshi #narcissist #peoplepleaser #selfimprovement #relationships #coupleadvice
  • They want what you naturally have. ✨
ㅤ
#narcissist #narcissisticrelationship #narcissisticabuse #narcissistawareness #toxicrelationship #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
  • When two people are right for each other, the relationship usually feels very different from the ones that came before...
ㅤ
1️⃣ You meet each other as you are.
Neither of you has to pretend to be someone else to keep the relationship. You feel accepted while still being encouraged to grow.
ㅤ
2️⃣ The relationship brings more calm than confusion.
You know where you stand. You don't spend your time trying to decode mixed signals or wondering how they feel about you.
ㅤ
3️⃣ You feel safe to be yourself.
You can express your thoughts, your feelings and even your flaws without worrying they'll be used against you later.
ㅤ
4️⃣ You both make the relationship a priority.
It's not one person doing all the chasing, planning or compromising. You both show up and make an effort.
ㅤ
5️⃣ You enjoy just being together.
While not every moment has to be exciting, sharing even the smallest things with each other feels just as satisfying as the adventures. Being together is its own reward, not what you're doing.
ㅤ
6️⃣ You work through difficult moments together.
Disagreements don't become competitions. You're both committed to understanding each other instead of trying to win. You are both committed to finding solutions to move forward with.
ㅤ
7️⃣ You choose each other every day.
Real love isn't built on chemistry alone. It's built on two people continuing to invest in the relationship, especially when life isn't easy. And choosing each other is as natural as the sun coming up.
ㅤ
The healthiest relationships don't leave you constantly questioning where you stand.
ㅤ
They allow you to relax into being yourself while growing together.
ㅤ
#mindset #fyp #motivation #peace #loyalty #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
  • Narcissistic men don’t just appear out of nowhere. Many are shaped in childhood by mothers who molly-coddle their sons and enable their entitlement.
ㅤ
Here are 5 signs to look for:
ㅤ
1️⃣ She never held him accountable
She brushed aside every mistake he made, excused every flaw.
Healing begins when you see that he was raised to believe that rules don’t apply to him.
ㅤ
2️⃣ She praised him for existing, not for his effort.
He was celebrated for doing the bare minimum.
Healing starts when you stop mistaking crumbs for love.
ㅤ
3️⃣ She taught him women should serve
From cooking to cleaning, she modelled that a woman’s role is to keep a man comfortable.
Healing comes when you refuse to play the part she created.
ㅤ
4️⃣ She silenced his emotions
“Boys don’t cry” became his reality and now he struggles to connect with depth or empathy.
Healing means remembering that his emotional absence was learned, not caused by you.
ㅤ
5️⃣ She made him the golden child
He was idolised and now he expects the same worship from you.
Healing happens when you realise you were never meant to adore him but to love him, as an equal.
ㅤ
Does he have any of these signs? Let me know in the comments.
ㅤ
#narcissist #narcissism #narcissistic #relationships
  • They know the truth, they just can’t let you say it out loud.
ㅤ
Their meltdown is self-protection. When someone reacts this strongly to being asked to take accountability for what they did, it tells you everything about their character (and nothing about yours).
ㅤ
#narcissist #gaslighting #toxicrelationships #narcissisticabuse #healingjourney #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
  • I respect everyone’s sexuality. Fully.
ㅤ
Still, when someone marries a person they aren’t actually attracted to, often because they’re confused or trying to “do the right thing,” it can slowly become a painful place for the spouse.
ㅤ
This is because he is not really there. (If you’re a man and this resonates with your experience, please replace “he” with “she”.)
ㅤ
Here are some quiet signs many women feel but struggle to put into words:
ㅤ
1️⃣ Kind, respectful, still emotionally absent
He does the “right” things. He’s polite and helpful. Still, he doesn’t meet her emotionally.
ㅤ
2️⃣ She carries the relationship
She plans, decides, initiates and holds the emotional load. Over time, she stops feeling like a partner and starts feeling like the one running everything.
ㅤ
3️⃣ Intimacy feels disconnected
Though there’s touch and affection, desire is missing. She starts to sense that she’s been chosen for stability or image - not because he truly wants her. That can slowly erode her confidence.
ㅤ
4️⃣ He can’t stay steady when she’s upset
When she’s anxious, he mirrors her anxiety. When she’s overwhelmed, he shuts down. She doesn’t feel supported and feels like she has to manage both him as well as herself.
ㅤ
5️⃣ He avoids hard conversations
Tension makes him retreat. She learns that saying how she feels creates distance so she stops speaking about her feelings.
ㅤ
6️⃣ She feels lonely beside him
Nothing looks “wrong” on the surface. Still, something essential is missing and she knows it.
ㅤ
If this resonated, you’re not alone. Share in the comments if you want to, or follow to stay close to this space.
ㅤ
#gaymenmarry #emotionalconnection #lonelyinarelationship
  • Would you trust someone who does this?
ㅤ
cc:name.is.joao
ㅤ
#relationships #cheater #couple
  • You don’t need another apology or explanation. The truth is in what they chose to keep doing, even after they saw (while pretending not to) it was breaking you.
ㅤ
Closure is realising that, and walking away anyway.
ㅤ
Do you agree?
ㅤ
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma #closure
  • Is your third eye activated? 👀
ㅤ
Let me know in the comments.
ㅤ
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #smitajoshimeditations #thirdeye #thirdeyeopen #telepathytest #spiritualawakening #spirituality
  • Narcissists rely on control.
ㅤ
They know exactly how to provoke a reaction, shift blame and keep you emotionally entangled. Not by accident, but by design.

But the moment their tactics stop working, the dynamic begins to change.

Here are five silent ways to take your power back — without ever raising your voice:

1. Respond with questions, not explanations.
When they try to trap you with loaded questions, stay calm and flip it. Say things like, “Why do you ask?” or “What makes you say that?”
It puts the focus back on them, and avoids the defence they’re hoping for.

2. Slow everything down.
Urgency is one of their most effective tools. The faster you react, the easier you are to manipulate.
Taking your time to respond disrupts their rhythm — and reminds you that you don’t owe anyone instant access to your energy.

3. Keep your language neutral.
A narcissist wants emotion, because emotion is fuel. Phrases like, “That’s one way to look at it,” or “I’ll give it some thought,” allow you to disengage without escalating.
You’re not shutting down — you’re protecting your peace.

4. Agree in unexpected ways.
If they throw an insult like “You’re so selfish,” try saying, “Maybe I am.”
They expect pushback. They don’t know what to do with indifference. When there’s no reaction, there’s no control.

5. Detach from their validation.
Their influence fades the moment you stop needing their approval. When their opinion no longer defines you, the game is over.
You don’t need to convince them of your worth — just remember it for yourself.

Control only works when you keep engaging. The second you stop justifying, defending or explaining they lose access.

Have you experienced this? Share your story below, your voice might help someone else feel less alone

#smitajoshi #narcissist #narcissists #narcissistsurvivor #narcissistrecovery #narcissistawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor
  • They will cry, blame, attack because accountability feels like a threat to their identity.
ㅤ
Rather than working to fix the issue, they make an immense effort to protect their image.
ㅤ
Once you understand that, you stop expecting honesty from someone who isn't capable of giving it.
ㅤ
#narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #traumabond #healingjourney #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
  • What men think during no contact 👀 ...
ㅤ
cc: apbtalks
ㅤ
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #nocontact #foryou #fyp #relationships #situationships #breakups #relationshipadvice
He may pretend he’s harmless, but his silence hides everything you need to know. He’ll dismiss it as “just looking” yet behind every glance is a silent betrayal. ㅤ 1️⃣ He looks to feel powerful, not because he lacks your love. Each stolen glance gives him a private thrill, one he values more than the loyalty you deserve. How to heal: His hunger for power is his weakness, not your reflection. ㅤ 2️⃣ He tells himself it’s harmless, even when he sees your pain. He notices when you go quiet, when your smile fades, yet convinces himself you are overreacting. Protecting his ego matters more than protecting your heart. How to heal: Trust your pain. If it feels like betrayal, that is what it is. ㅤ 3️⃣ He chases novelty because commitment feels heavy. Looking elsewhere lets him feel like he still has options, while you're giving him devotion. Fantasising is easier than living up to the love he promised you. How to heal: Remember, a man who is committed does not keep one foot outside the door. ㅤ 4️⃣ He hides behind excuses to avoid accountability. “All men look.” “It’s biological.” These are shields, not truths. He knows his wandering eyes cut you open, piece by piece. How to heal: Do not let him normalise betrayal. Your boundaries are not negotiable. ㅤ 5️⃣ He underestimates how deeply it erodes you. Every glance tells you that you are not enough, and he will never admit the damage he caused. How to heal: Stop questioning your worth. Faithfulness is the bare minimum. ㅤ Looking at other women while in a committed relationship is not innocent. It is betrayal disguised as normal. Love should protect, not wound. ㅤ #smitajoshi #narcissist #peoplepleaser #selfimprovement #relationships #coupleadvice
14 hours ago
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They want what you naturally have. ✨
ㅤ
#narcissist #narcissisticrelationship #narcissisticabuse #narcissistawareness #toxicrelationship #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
They want what you naturally have. ✨ ㅤ #narcissist #narcissisticrelationship #narcissisticabuse #narcissistawareness #toxicrelationship #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
16 hours ago
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When two people are right for each other, the relationship usually feels very different from the ones that came before... ㅤ 1️⃣ You meet each other as you are. Neither of you has to pretend to be someone else to keep the relationship. You feel accepted while still being encouraged to grow. ㅤ 2️⃣ The relationship brings more calm than confusion. You know where you stand. You don't spend your time trying to decode mixed signals or wondering how they feel about you. ㅤ 3️⃣ You feel safe to be yourself. You can express your thoughts, your feelings and even your flaws without worrying they'll be used against you later. ㅤ 4️⃣ You both make the relationship a priority. It's not one person doing all the chasing, planning or compromising. You both show up and make an effort. ㅤ 5️⃣ You enjoy just being together. While not every moment has to be exciting, sharing even the smallest things with each other feels just as satisfying as the adventures. Being together is its own reward, not what you're doing. ㅤ 6️⃣ You work through difficult moments together. Disagreements don't become competitions. You're both committed to understanding each other instead of trying to win. You are both committed to finding solutions to move forward with. ㅤ 7️⃣ You choose each other every day. Real love isn't built on chemistry alone. It's built on two people continuing to invest in the relationship, especially when life isn't easy. And choosing each other is as natural as the sun coming up. ㅤ The healthiest relationships don't leave you constantly questioning where you stand. ㅤ They allow you to relax into being yourself while growing together. ㅤ #mindset #fyp #motivation #peace #loyalty #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
2 days ago
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3/12
Narcissistic men don’t just appear out of nowhere. Many are shaped in childhood by mothers who molly-coddle their sons and enable their entitlement. ㅤ Here are 5 signs to look for: ㅤ 1️⃣ She never held him accountable She brushed aside every mistake he made, excused every flaw. Healing begins when you see that he was raised to believe that rules don’t apply to him. ㅤ 2️⃣ She praised him for existing, not for his effort. He was celebrated for doing the bare minimum. Healing starts when you stop mistaking crumbs for love. ㅤ 3️⃣ She taught him women should serve From cooking to cleaning, she modelled that a woman’s role is to keep a man comfortable. Healing comes when you refuse to play the part she created. ㅤ 4️⃣ She silenced his emotions “Boys don’t cry” became his reality and now he struggles to connect with depth or empathy. Healing means remembering that his emotional absence was learned, not caused by you. ㅤ 5️⃣ She made him the golden child He was idolised and now he expects the same worship from you. Healing happens when you realise you were never meant to adore him but to love him, as an equal. ㅤ Does he have any of these signs? Let me know in the comments. ㅤ #narcissist #narcissism #narcissistic #relationships
3 days ago
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4/12
They know the truth, they just can’t let you say it out loud.
ㅤ
Their meltdown is self-protection. When someone reacts this strongly to being asked to take accountability for what they did, it tells you everything about their character (and nothing about yours).
ㅤ
#narcissist #gaslighting #toxicrelationships #narcissisticabuse #healingjourney #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
They know the truth, they just can’t let you say it out loud. ㅤ Their meltdown is self-protection. When someone reacts this strongly to being asked to take accountability for what they did, it tells you everything about their character (and nothing about yours). ㅤ #narcissist #gaslighting #toxicrelationships #narcissisticabuse #healingjourney #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
3 days ago
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5/12
I respect everyone’s sexuality. Fully. ㅤ Still, when someone marries a person they aren’t actually attracted to, often because they’re confused or trying to “do the right thing,” it can slowly become a painful place for the spouse. ㅤ This is because he is not really there. (If you’re a man and this resonates with your experience, please replace “he” with “she”.) ㅤ Here are some quiet signs many women feel but struggle to put into words: ㅤ 1️⃣ Kind, respectful, still emotionally absent He does the “right” things. He’s polite and helpful. Still, he doesn’t meet her emotionally. ㅤ 2️⃣ She carries the relationship She plans, decides, initiates and holds the emotional load. Over time, she stops feeling like a partner and starts feeling like the one running everything. ㅤ 3️⃣ Intimacy feels disconnected Though there’s touch and affection, desire is missing. She starts to sense that she’s been chosen for stability or image - not because he truly wants her. That can slowly erode her confidence. ㅤ 4️⃣ He can’t stay steady when she’s upset When she’s anxious, he mirrors her anxiety. When she’s overwhelmed, he shuts down. She doesn’t feel supported and feels like she has to manage both him as well as herself. ㅤ 5️⃣ He avoids hard conversations Tension makes him retreat. She learns that saying how she feels creates distance so she stops speaking about her feelings. ㅤ 6️⃣ She feels lonely beside him Nothing looks “wrong” on the surface. Still, something essential is missing and she knows it. ㅤ If this resonated, you’re not alone. Share in the comments if you want to, or follow to stay close to this space. ㅤ #gaymenmarry #emotionalconnection #lonelyinarelationship
4 days ago
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6/12
Would you trust someone who does this? ㅤ cc:name.is.joao ㅤ #relationships #cheater #couple
5 days ago
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7/12
You don’t need another apology or explanation. The truth is in what they chose to keep doing, even after they saw (while pretending not to) it was breaking you.
ㅤ
Closure is realising that, and walking away anyway.
ㅤ
Do you agree?
ㅤ
#smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma #closure
You don’t need another apology or explanation. The truth is in what they chose to keep doing, even after they saw (while pretending not to) it was breaking you. ㅤ Closure is realising that, and walking away anyway. ㅤ Do you agree? ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma #closure
5 days ago
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8/12
Is your third eye activated? 👀 ㅤ Let me know in the comments. ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #smitajoshimeditations #thirdeye #thirdeyeopen #telepathytest #spiritualawakening #spirituality
7 days ago
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9/12
Narcissists rely on control. ㅤ They know exactly how to provoke a reaction, shift blame and keep you emotionally entangled. Not by accident, but by design. But the moment their tactics stop working, the dynamic begins to change. Here are five silent ways to take your power back — without ever raising your voice: 1. Respond with questions, not explanations. When they try to trap you with loaded questions, stay calm and flip it. Say things like, “Why do you ask?” or “What makes you say that?” It puts the focus back on them, and avoids the defence they’re hoping for. 2. Slow everything down. Urgency is one of their most effective tools. The faster you react, the easier you are to manipulate. Taking your time to respond disrupts their rhythm — and reminds you that you don’t owe anyone instant access to your energy. 3. Keep your language neutral. A narcissist wants emotion, because emotion is fuel. Phrases like, “That’s one way to look at it,” or “I’ll give it some thought,” allow you to disengage without escalating. You’re not shutting down — you’re protecting your peace. 4. Agree in unexpected ways. If they throw an insult like “You’re so selfish,” try saying, “Maybe I am.” They expect pushback. They don’t know what to do with indifference. When there’s no reaction, there’s no control. 5. Detach from their validation. Their influence fades the moment you stop needing their approval. When their opinion no longer defines you, the game is over. You don’t need to convince them of your worth — just remember it for yourself. Control only works when you keep engaging. The second you stop justifying, defending or explaining they lose access. Have you experienced this? Share your story below, your voice might help someone else feel less alone #smitajoshi #narcissist #narcissists #narcissistsurvivor #narcissistrecovery #narcissistawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor
1 week ago
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They will cry, blame, attack because accountability feels like a threat to their identity.
ㅤ
Rather than working to fix the issue, they make an immense effort to protect their image.
ㅤ
Once you understand that, you stop expecting honesty from someone who isn't capable of giving it.
ㅤ
#narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #traumabond #healingjourney #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
They will cry, blame, attack because accountability feels like a threat to their identity. ㅤ Rather than working to fix the issue, they make an immense effort to protect their image. ㅤ Once you understand that, you stop expecting honesty from someone who isn't capable of giving it. ㅤ #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #traumabond #healingjourney #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds
1 week ago
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What men think during no contact 👀 ... ㅤ cc: apbtalks ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #nocontact #foryou #fyp #relationships #situationships #breakups #relationshipadvice
1 week ago
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