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Irina Zhuravleva is a psychologist and journalist with over 15 years of experience in both fields. She began her career as a clinical psychologist, specializing in relationship counseling and emotional well-being. After earning her Ph.D. in psychology, Irina discovered her passion for storytelling and transitioned into journalism. She worked as a columnist for several renowned magazines, writing about mental health, personal growth, and social issues.

Irina is also the author of two best-selling books that explore the intersection of psychology and modern life. Alongside her writing, she continues to provide private counseling sessions and frequently appears as a guest speaker at international conferences. Her unique ability to blend scientific expertise with compelling narratives has made her a trusted voice in both psychology and media.

Irina Zhuravleva's articles

How to Know If You’re Compatible: Real Signs Your Relationship Can Grow Long-Term
How to Know If You’re Compatible: Real Signs Your Relationship Can Grow Long-Term

Discover how to know if you’re compatible with someone, recognize signs, and build a strong, lasting relationship based on connection and trust.

Dating tips
12 December, 2025
How Having a Baby Affects a Relationship: Navigating Love, Challenges, and Partnership
How Having a Baby Affects a Relationship: Navigating Love, Challenges, and Partnership

Discover how having a baby affects a relationship, the challenges couples face, and strategies to maintain intimacy, connection, and partnership.

Success Stories
12 December, 2025
Winter Date Night Ideas: Cozy And Fun Plans For The Cold Season
Winter Date Night Ideas: Cozy And Fun Plans For The Cold Season

Explore creative winter date night ideas to enjoy cozy evenings, snowy adventures, and memorable moments with your significant other this winter.

Dating tips
11 December, 2025
Starting Romance After a Long Single Period: How to Rebuild Connection With Confidence
Starting Romance After a Long Single Period: How to Rebuild Connection With Confidence

A comprehensive guide to starting romance after a long single period, rebuilding trust, and confidently easing into a new relationship.

Dating tips
11 December, 2025
Breadcrumbing: Meaning, Signs, and How This Behavior Impacts Relationships
Breadcrumbing: Meaning, Signs, and How This Behavior Impacts Relationships

Breadcrumbing is a modern dating and relationship behavior where someone offers small signals of attention—like texts, likes, or vague compliments—without genuine intent to build closeness....

Psychology
10 December, 2025
Soft Toxicity in a Relationship: The Quiet Behaviors That Slowly Damage Connection
Soft Toxicity in a Relationship: The Quiet Behaviors That Slowly Damage Connection

Understanding soft toxicity in a relationship and the subtle signs, behaviors, and patterns that quietly erode trust, affection, and emotional safety.

Relationship Insights
09 December, 2025
Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships: Understanding and Managing Intense Emotions
Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships: Understanding and Managing Intense Emotions

Learn how emotional dysregulation in relationships affects partners, causes conflict, and strategies to cope for healthier connections.

Relationship Insights
09 December, 2025
Dating Life in Your 30th: A Realistic Guide to Meaningful Relationships and Mature Connection
Dating Life in Your 30th: A Realistic Guide to Meaningful Relationships and Mature Connection

A deep guide to dating life in your 30th, exploring maturity, expectations, dating apps, real connection, and building fulfilling relationships.

Dating tips
06 December, 2025
Meditation Mountain – A Practical Guide to Mindfulness and Calm
Meditation Mountain – A Practical Guide to Mindfulness and Calm

Perform a five-minute breath-count exercise each morning: inhale 4s, hold 2s, exhale 6s; repeat eight cycles while seated. This measurable routine trains the skill of...

Blog
05 December, 2025
10 Ways to Build Resilience – Practical Strategies to Bounce Back Stronger
10 Ways to Build Resilience – Practical Strategies to Bounce Back Stronger

Record three concise items each morning: one recent failure, one specific action you will change, and one responsibility you will complete before noon. Limit entries...

Blog
05 December, 2025
ESTP – Extraverted Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving – A Practical Guide
ESTP – Extraverted Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving – A Practical Guide

Recommendation: Run 48-hour, outcome-focused sprints with three clear KPIs – time-to-decision, task completion rate, and defect count – and issue concise orders so pragmatic types...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Spravato Esketamine – Uses, Side Effects, and More
Spravato Esketamine – Uses, Side Effects, and More

Recommendation: Prior to initiating intranasal S-enantiomer therapy consult a licensed doctor; obtain baseline blood pressure, review cardiovascular tract history, document prior pharmacologic failures, confirm enrollment...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Beat the Midday Slump – 7 Ways to Boost Energy and Focus
Beat the Midday Slump – 7 Ways to Boost Energy and Focus

Drink 250–350 ml water within 10–15 minutes after first signs of tiredness; this low-volume rehydration counters dehydration, raises alertness; a single glass can reduce subjective...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Cell Phone Effects on the Brain – What You Should Know
Cell Phone Effects on the Brain – What You Should Know

Recommendation: Limit voice sessions to <10 minutes and maintain 30–50 cm separation from head during passive use to reduce local radiofrequency dose. interphone multicountry analysis...

Blog
05 December, 2025
19 First Date Ideas for People With Social Anxiety – Low-Pressure Ways to Connect
19 First Date Ideas for People With Social Anxiety – Low-Pressure Ways to Connect

Limit the meetup to under 60 minutes to reduce awkwardness and allow the brain to downshift; if conversation stalls, grab a small shared task –...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Divorce in Decline – Why About 40% of Today’s Marriages End in Divorce
Divorce in Decline – Why About 40% of Today’s Marriages End in Divorce

Recent national figures indicate roughly four in ten unions dissolve within two decades, with those who marry earlier facing a higher likelihood of a split...

Blog
05 December, 2025
7 Ways to Feel More Courageous – Boost Confidence and Bravery Today
7 Ways to Feel More Courageous – Boost Confidence and Bravery Today

Begin with a timed exposure: stand on a low rooftop or step outside onto a balcony for exactly three minutes while trying box breathing (4-4-6);...

Blog
05 December, 2025
How to Be Vulnerable – Build Courage, Connection, and Growth
How to Be Vulnerable – Build Courage, Connection, and Growth

Commit to one 5-minute moment each morning: speak a single, specific concern aloud to a trusted person; note your heart rate before, then after, for...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Blog Details – The Ultimate Guide to Writing Engaging, SEO-Optimized Blog Posts
Blog Details – The Ultimate Guide to Writing Engaging, SEO-Optimized Blog Posts

Recommendation: aim for 1,200–1,600 words, use H1–H3 hierarchy, insert a heading about every 300 words, keep title between 50 and 60 characters, write meta descriptions...

Blog
05 December, 2025
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Morning Routine While Working from Home
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Morning Routine While Working from Home

Set a fixed wake time and follow a 10‑minute micro‑workout: 2 minutes warm-up, 6 minutes circuit (40s work/20s rest: squats, push-ups, lunges) and 2 minutes...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Screaming in Your Sleep – Understanding Night Terrors and Their Causes
Screaming in Your Sleep – Understanding Night Terrors and Their Causes

Immediate steps: remove sharp objects from the bedside; lock windows; pad rails; avoid attempting to restrain a person during an event; record onset time, duration,...

Blog
05 December, 2025
9 Ways to Move On After Divorce – A Practical Healing Guide
9 Ways to Move On After Divorce – A Practical Healing Guide

Concrete recommendation: Commit to a 4-week micro-routine: 10 minutes of mindfulness each morning, three 20–30 minute aerobic sessions per week, and a 15-minute evening journal...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Movement and Mindfulness
Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Movement and Mindfulness

Protocol involves 10 minutes of brisk walking at 100–120 steps per minute; target heart rate 50–70% of maximum (approx 110–140 bpm for most adults). science-backed...

Blog
05 December, 2025
Mindful Eating – Be Present and Relaxed at Mealtime
Mindful Eating – Be Present and Relaxed at Mealtime

Place phones in another room, set a 20-minute minimum eating window, then take three diaphragmatic breaths. Before the first bite, rate hunger on a 1–10...

Blog
05 December, 2025