Irina Zhuravleva

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,...

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...

Recommendation: Implement a single 20–30 minute weekly check-in that prioritizes explicit recognition of small wins and practical problem-solving; ask one clear question, keep the timeframe...

Recommendation: Prioritize shared activities that match personal interests; if a message was sent, wait 48 hours before a concise follow-up and give one clear invitation...

Implement one concrete change this week: pick a single behavioral commitment (for example, a 15-minute budget check and a rule to pause sexting during disputes)...

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...

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...

Run a 10‑minute “what-can-go-wrong” checklist before signing contracts, approving budgets, or launching offers: list at least three plausible failure modes, assign a mitigation owner with...

Set one clear demand immediately: say, “I need clarity on commitment and sexual safety within two weeks,” and pause exchanging gifts or private photos until...

Only reply once a clear account of intentions exists; verbal promises offer no guarantee. Recent surveys of separated couple samples show reconnection attempts in 30–40%...

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...

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...

Immediate action: Say one clear sentence: “I’m feeling anxious and missing connection; I’m asking a 30-minute check-in by next Friday.” Use an honest, low-drama tone...

Recommendation: Commit to a 30-day regimen that divides each day into four measurable blocks: 15 minutes for a gratitude log, 20 minutes of moderate aerobic...

Prioritize regular intellectual engagement: take one concrete step – schedule a 45-minute, distraction-free discussion weekly and keep brief notes. Seek topics that require problem-solving and...

Schedule a 30-minute weekly call with one trusted contact. A study of 3,200 adults reported that consistent voice contact correlated with an approximate 25% reduction...

Start a 30-day no-contact pause before replying to new romantic messages: record three concrete red flags per interaction, require direct answers about past controlling behaviors,...

Immediate action: spot one clear claim or feeling, say “I heard you say _____” using 8–10 words, then return a one-sentence summary and one concrete...

Recommendation: Ask the mother to pause all commitments for 30 days and agree to one in-person review of finances, documents and living arrangements; insist on...

Policy prescription: expand retention to achieve a 30 percentage-point increase in female secondary completion by 2030, couple this with an annual conditional transfer of $100–150...

Block a recurring 60-minute slot on both calendars and set a shared timer: 10 minutes check-in (mood + one small win), 30 minutes co-created activity,...

Recommendation: Implement a daily 10-minute sitting practice: set a timer, breathe 6 counts in / 6 out, soften jaw and shoulders, deliberately let go of...

A columbia analysis of 1,143 heterosexual dates found concrete patterns: 34% of male-presenting partners reported a strange feeling of being outsmarted when the other person...

Recommendation: place an interlibrary loan with full citation details and explicit condition notes, and contact the special collections desk to confirm format (paper folio or...