Karma & Diamonds

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

This is the strangest feeling … but perhaps also sometimes comforting? Let me know if you've ever experienced this in the comments! 🤍 #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #smitajoshimeditations #journeyofselfdiscovery #inspirationalquotes #healingjourney #soultie #soulconnection #relationships

More than 2,000 years ago, the 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗨𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱 explored a question that neuroscience and psychology are still trying to answer: ㅤ 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩? If you can notice a thought, then you cannot be the thought itself. The Upanishad points to an ever-present awareness that witnesses every thought, emotion and experience without becoming any of them. The Silent Witness. The mind will continue to think. That's its nature. Freedom begins when you stop identifying with everything it says. Thoughts come and go. Awareness knows them remains ... that's the Real You. ㅤ #SmitaJoshi #KarmaAndDiamonds #VedicPhilosophy #Upanishads #Consciousness #SelfDiscovery #Meditation #InnerFreedom

Narcissists rarely feel real pain, but they do feel wounded when their control slips. Here are six ways to strike back with power they can’t steal: ㅤ 1. Stop defending yourself They thrive on your attempts to explain. When you’re silent and firm, you deny them the reaction they crave. ㅤ 2. Heal so they can’t reach the person they broke They want you trapped in the version of you that begged and cried. By protecting your peace and going no contact, you become untouchable. ㅤ 3. Laugh and live joyfully Nothing unsettles them more than seeing you happy without their approval. Your genuine smile is proof they no longer have your heart. ㅤ 4. Speak your truth They survive on their own version of events. When you share what really happened, you expose their lies and let others see who they are. ㅤ 5. Refuse their bait They’ll reach out just to provoke a reaction. Ignoring those messages robs them of significance and reminds them they’re no longer the centre of your world. ㅤ 6. Build a life they can’t join you in Their greatest fear is fading into irrelevance. By thriving, growing and moving forward, you deliver the deepest cut—your undeniable success. ㅤ You don’t need revenge. Becoming the person they never believed you could be is your ultimate triumph. ㅤ #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabusesurvivor #smitajoshi

Do you know the ultimate path to ascension? Accepting everything in your life and choosing to heal from it 🤍 ㅤ #soul #soulcontract #souljourney #smitajpshi #karmaanddiamonds

In the right relationship, safety comes naturally. You don’t question yourself, your feelings or your place in their life. ㅤ When someone calls you 'insecure' while consistently making you doubt yourself, while saying you are being 'too sensitive', the issue lies in that they're projecting onto you their inability to feel emotionally safe. ㅤ #healingjourney #selfworth #toxicrelationships #innerchild #selflove