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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.

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20 Things You Should Never Tolerate in a Relationship | Top Red Flags
20 Things You Should Never Tolerate in a Relationship | Top Red Flags

Document every incident: screenshots, timestamps, voicemail, witness names and dates. If insulting or demeaning comments appear three or more times within 30 days, treat the...

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19 November, 2025
The Age Women Have Babies – How Growing Gaps Divide America
The Age Women Have Babies – How Growing Gaps Divide America

Implement within 36 months: fund 150 perinatal psychiatry positions, increase IVF subsidies to $10,000 per cycle for households below 200% of poverty line, require postpartum...

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19 November, 2025
Partner Has Cold Feet About Marriage? How to Respond & Help
Partner Has Cold Feet About Marriage? How to Respond & Help

Start by mapping timing and triggers. For example, note whether nervous comments began right after the engagement, during venue booking or while working through living...

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19 November, 2025
Sexuality and Masculinity – Understanding Their Relationship
Sexuality and Masculinity – Understanding Their Relationship

Concrete step: Keep a 10-minute daily log: record one situation where confidence dipped, rate anxiety 0–10, list one physical cue; before similar situations, rehearse a...

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19 November, 2025
170 Corny Jokes So Cheesy They’re Actually Funny
170 Corny Jokes So Cheesy They’re Actually Funny

Deliver a single, family-safe quip, then pause for ten seconds to read the room. If reaction is weak – no laugh, only an eye-roll –...

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19 November, 2025
Exes Share the Most Unhinged Breakup Stories Ever
Exes Share the Most Unhinged Breakup Stories Ever

Immediate action: Save all messages, screenshots and timestamps; if a partner txted threats or confessed an affair, lock down accounts, change passwords and inform a...

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19 November, 2025
Slow Dating – Live Your Best Love Life & Find Real Connection
Slow Dating – Live Your Best Love Life & Find Real Connection

Rule 1 – time-box and escalate. Limit swipe-and-chat on apps to 45 minutes per week; set a timer and log sessions. Once you’ve had three...

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19 November, 2025
Why You Should Put Relationships First – Benefits, Tips & Strategies to Strengthen Connections
Why You Should Put Relationships First – Benefits, Tips & Strategies to Strengthen Connections

Implement a fourteen-minute check-in, three times weekly, plus a twelve-item gratitude checklist every Sunday. That cadence produced measurable results in pilot groups: a 15% drop...

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19 November, 2025
Dating 101 – 191 Dating Questions to Spark Conversation and Build Connection
Dating 101 – 191 Dating Questions to Spark Conversation and Build Connection

Use six prompts per meetup: three open prompts, two curiosity follow-ups, one reflective share; cap answers at 90 seconds, allow 30 seconds for reaction. This...

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19 November, 2025
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Relationship — Tips
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Relationship — Tips

Declare your top three non-negotiables within the initial three meetings: use a one-minute script that names finances, sexual boundaries and family expectations, then ask for...

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19 November, 2025
7 Questions to Decide If You’re Really Compatible — Relationship Compatibility Guide
7 Questions to Decide If You’re Really Compatible — Relationship Compatibility Guide

Assign 0–3 points to each prompt and treat a follow-up meeting as mandatory: a total of 12 or higher signals sufficient alignment to pursue joint...

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19 November, 2025
How to Get an Emotionally Unavailable Man to Chase You — 17 Tips
How to Get an Emotionally Unavailable Man to Chase You — 17 Tips

Invest in three visible priorities – career targets, a tight social circle, and consistent self-care – and apply the 48–72 hour response rule: do not...

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19 November, 2025
Top 10 Reasons for Relationship Break-Ups — Causes & Prevention
Top 10 Reasons for Relationship Break-Ups — Causes & Prevention

Begin with a 30-minute weekly check-in: each partner gets 7 minutes of uninterrupted sharing, 3 minutes to propose one concrete action and a 5-minute planning...

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19 November, 2025
What Is Considered Cheating Exactly? Definition & Real Examples
What Is Considered Cheating Exactly? Definition & Real Examples

Recommendation: Write a short contract with your partner and decide which specific lines are absolutely non-negotiable; together agree on notification rules, a timeline for disclosure,...

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19 November, 2025
Relationship Expectations – What’s Reasonable vs Unrealistic
Relationship Expectations – What’s Reasonable vs Unrealistic

Put these three items in writing, assign one owner to each, record outcomes every two weeks and stop or scale actions after 90 days –...

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19 November, 2025
Motherhood Friendships – Why Everything Feels Different & How to Navigate the Change
Motherhood Friendships – Why Everything Feels Different & How to Navigate the Change

Schedule two 30-minute calls weekly for first 12 weeks – this reduces slow drift after arrival and keeps expectations clear. research from royal womens hospital...

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19 November, 2025
Easily Annoyed by Your Partner? A Relationship-Saving Guide
Easily Annoyed by Your Partner? A Relationship-Saving Guide

Implement a 15-minute reset immediately after two heated arguments: each person spends seven minutes alone, writes three concrete behaviors they want changed, states one action...

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19 November, 2025
5 Ways to Make Your Wife Happy — Practical Tips for a Stronger Marriage
5 Ways to Make Your Wife Happy — Practical Tips for a Stronger Marriage

Start a weekly 20-minute evening check-in: sit face-to-face, silence phones, alternate speaker role, practice active listening, give one specific acknowledgement and one physical gesture of...

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19 November, 2025
Why You’re Drawn to Emotionally Unavailable Men — Causes & Solutions
Why You’re Drawn to Emotionally Unavailable Men — Causes & Solutions

Concrete rule: count talking instances, set a limit of three missed check-ins a month, and require a frank conversation about exclusivity by date six. If...

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19 November, 2025
Women as a Snack – Trend, Meaning & Respectful Perspectives
Women as a Snack – Trend, Meaning & Respectful Perspectives

Recommendation: Prioritize consent and agency: if you are seeking to comment or repost an image, ask first, allow the person to speak for themselves, and...

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19 November, 2025
Burned by Relationships? One Insight to Rebuild Your Love Life
Burned by Relationships? One Insight to Rebuild Your Love Life

Start with a 21-day verification pause after a clear betrayal: require 3 verifiable actions (daily check-ins logged, a corrected behavior pattern, and a transparent planner...

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19 November, 2025
9 Brutally Honest Reasons You’re Still Single | Dating Tips
9 Brutally Honest Reasons You’re Still Single | Dating Tips

Block three 90-minute slots each week for hobbies and language meetups: two weeknight classes and one weekend workshop. Commit to taking those blocks for at...

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19 November, 2025
How to Stop Being Jealous – 7 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
How to Stop Being Jealous – 7 Tips for a Healthy Relationship

Action now: implement a 10-minute daily trigger log with three columns: event, objective evidence (0–10), chosen behavioral experiment. Keep the log written and time-stamped; after...

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19 November, 2025
10 Signs He’s Just Not That Into You — How to Tell & Move On
10 Signs He’s Just Not That Into You — How to Tell & Move On

Recommendation: Run a 14-day evaluation: three canceled lunch meetups, fewer than two substantive conversation instances per week, or reply delays greater than 48 hours qualify...

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19 November, 2025