Irina Zhuravleva

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...

Concrete step: set a specific time, name one primary goal, and limit the meeting to two topics – this reduces escalation and improves the chance...

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...

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

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Concrete rule: Ask for one explicit plan (date, time, activity) within two weeks; if nothing happens after three attempts, pause further emotional investment and stop...

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...

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...

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...

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,...