Irina Zhuravleva

Recommendation: write three observable actions the two of you will grow toward, each with a numeric metric, a deadline and a consequence. Example: increase deliberate...

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Start today: set two fixed 10‑minute check-ins each day – one within the first hour after waking and one 30–60 minutes before sleep. During each...

Set three measurable standards and enforce them: common weekday routine within 30 minutes of travel time, aligned long-term goals, and evidence of emotional availability from...

Concrete recommendation: Reserve 30–60 minutes daily for structured self-care–5 minutes paced breathing, 15 minutes journaling, 10 minutes movement–and use a 6-week micro-plan: assess whether your...

Recommendation: Provide at least three brief hugs each day and one uninterrupted 10–15 minute period of close contact; this routine helps regulate the hormone oxytocin...

Name one current feeling at the first sign of conflict: say “I feel ___” within 20 seconds and limit your turn to 15 seconds; this...

Actionable rule: agree on a nightly curfew (90 minutes) and set phones to Do Not Disturb; partners who keep consistent device-free hours report ~30% fewer...

Set a three-month trial period with a written agreement that begins on a mutually agreed date: specify a 30-day exit notice, weekly check-ins for the...

By measurement: 2023 study found adults check smartphone 144 times/day; younger cohorts report constant interruptions, with 72% saying notifications are pervasive and constantly competing for...

Immediate action: state a brief timeout and commit to a specific return time – for example, ask for 20 minutes to cool off and reconvene...

Set a fixed place and time, switch phones to airplane mode to eliminate distractions, and agree to three prompts: name one specific behavior you’ve noticed...

After a breakup, enact the no-contact window and remove physical reminders within 48 hours; missing items and photos prolong reactivity. If bank accounts were shared...

Choose measurable criteria for a partner: punctuality, follow-through on promises, emotional availability. Track these across 8–12 meetings or about 3 months; if at least 70%...

Start a 10-minute bilateral check-in twice weekly. Each person speaks without interruption 3 minutes, then 2 minutes to request assistance or set one immediate task;...

Use a 20-second buffer: breathe, count, and then speak; that pause makes your voice sound calmer and reduces reactive defensive moves. Ask John or any...

Schedule three 45-minute, device-free evenings per week to engage in deliberate touch, extended eye contact and candid conversation with your partner. Do this for eight...

Begin a nightly check-in: each person states one need and one concrete action they will make tomorrow. This habit takes under five minutes, keeps tension...

Record each incident in a compact log: date, time, brief description, felt, response, and immediate action. Keep logs for 90 days and export weekly to...

Schedule a weekly 90-minute novelty session: turn off devices, spend uninterrupted time with your partner trying one unfamiliar activity (cook a new dish, map a...

Recommendation: Adopt a four-point protocol that produces measurable momentum: 1) cap active commitments at three priorities per week; 2) schedule two 20-minute intentional rests per...

Concrete recommendation: pursue a new relationship only after you have sustained: (1) 60 consecutive days of zero contact or controlled, documented contact that does not...

Immediate recommendation: If outbound effort exceeds inbound responses by more than 70% across eight weeks, implement a strict two-week communication pause, limit contact to one...

Direct recommendation: Test with a low-risk, specific action: smile, hold eye contact for two seconds, then break it; if the other person mirrors your gesture,...