Irina Zhuravleva

Most people lose an avoidant the very moment that person withdraws. It’s rarely the silence itself that ends things; it’s what follows that silence. A...

Let’s be clear from the start: you cannot out-love someone who is avoidant. You can’t repair them for good, and you can’t embrace them so...

Why do women today demand so much more from men than women did generations ago? That’s a fair question. I assumed it’s because women are...

Sexual involvement can cloud your judgment — especially for those who were neglected or abandoned as children. In the early phase of a new sexual...

This may be an unpopular view, but when your partner expresses worry about your drinking or the medications you’re taking, you owe it to them...

Alright, let’s get into this. The silence. Days have passed — maybe weeks. You stop reaching out. They stop reaching back. Now you find yourself...

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately felt something off? A prickling tension, a clipped tone, or a polite smile that didn’t reach...

Okay, you might find this hard to believe, but there was actually a stretch of time when my wife had no idea how to keep...

Experiencing an unusually high amount of conflict with others is a frequent outcome for adults who grew up with neglect or abuse. Constant fighting, arguing,...

Have you ever stepped away from a conversation with someone you love? Not following a shouting match. Not because of name-calling or cutting remarks, but...

Men, don’t learn the hard way like I did. Look at all these tools — they matter to me, so I take care of them....

Here’s something almost nobody ever says outright: the impact of someone leaving doesn’t always register in the moment. The loss, the regret, the emptiness —...

There’s something strangely compelling about people who appear composed, steady, and seemingly unaffected. They don’t beg or pursue; their emotions seem tucked away and tightly...

You’re in a relationship and it feels bewildering, doesn’t it? One moment you feel incredibly close — seen, connected, certain that what you share is...

Jimmy here with another episode on how to handle your partner’s seemingly irrational emotions. Alright, let’s see what today’s term is — what are we...

There’s a certain mindset people are irresistibly drawn into — you’ve probably noticed it, maybe even found yourself slipping into it at times. We’ve all...

So what are we actually after — a woman of real worth who honors and values us? And how do we expect that kind of...

Try something right now: take a quick reality check of the room you’re in while watching this and notice what’s on every surface. Are there...

We aren’t wounded by what we don’t know so much as by what we refuse to acknowledge — a line Carl Young once said. Anyone...

Discover inspiring backyard wedding ideas, décor tips, planning advice, and personal touches to create a warm, meaningful celebration at home.

As a stay-at-home dad during summer break, I can honestly say this is the toughest job on earth. I’m not trying to turn this into...

Hey babe — how do you feel about slipping into the bedroom for a bit of fun? Wow, someone’s clearly in the mood; give me...

I have a kind of secret window that lets me observe how childhood wounds shape people’s lives, the recurring patterns those wounds create, and which...

Hello — I work as a therapist and I’m also pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Today I want to bring some clarity to a dynamic...