Girl lets stop "Trauma Bonding." In theory, trauma bonding can occur in any situation that involves one person abusing or exploiting another. Trauma bonding occurs under relationships based on conditions, usually toxic and not built from the heart or love.

When you've done all you can to salvage a relationship, when is it time to throw in the towel? It's tough to say goodbye to someone you've loved and shared so many good memories with. Although sometimes the bad days may outweigh the good, we have to focus on the better days. Take this journey with me as we chat about handling a relationship when you feel you've done all you can.

It's extremely important that we take time with ourselves. Taking an annual solocation is a treat we should all grant ourselves. We deserve a reset and the ability to take time to access where we are in life. You deserve to have a peaceful existence and remove yourself from any chaos. It's time to cleanse and focus on you. No, you're not being selfish. In fact this is the best thing you could do to represent your best self to the world.

A candid friendship conversation on what we should expect in relationships versus what we want. Often times we have this beautiful fantasy of what we want life, marriage, and friendship to look like; but the reality is we quickly learn we may not all have the same expectations to encompass the outcome we truly desire.

Is it possible to cultivate real friendship over 40?

As a young adult, it often feels like you don't even have to think about how to make friends. You've got college classes full of peers, a seemingly never-ending social calendar, and you never find it difficult to strike up a conversation with a stranger in a bar, church, or school.

Dealing with the pain of loosing a long standing relationship, and holding on to what could have or should have been. Know all friendships weren't meant forever. Focus on the good, and what you hold special in your heart.

Hey Best Friend, Sister, Girlfriend. Let's chat about going beyond the boarder for love. Are you still looking for that special someone in your immediate area and not open to going beyond boarders? You're open to travel experiences, but are you open to love experiences that are not your norm?

What should we look for when starting friendships and relationships? What serves you in a valuable relationship? How to obtain, sustain, and retain relationships you deserve.

Welcome to the neighborhood! This is our official first episode and teaser to what's to come. 2021 Is the year for new beginnings. We all can have a life we love, and the best people to share it with.

Your Girlfriend Next Door & Friendship Coach Andrea Smoak, welcomes you to the neighborhood. A new podcast dedicated to life, love, and friendship, with a twist of southern charm.