Irina Zhuravleva

Every so often I post a video that really riles up a particular crowd — in this instance, folks who follow New Age ideas. I’m...

Being romantically fixated on someone out of reach can quietly destroy your life. It can act like a drug—initially intoxicating and comforting, convincing you that...

There’s something many people won’t tell you: the usual personal development playbook—the books, workshops, courses, step-by-step strategies—often falls flat for people who carry trauma. It’s...

Every avoidant falls somewhere along five distinct stages. You can actually figure out which stage you’re dealing with by listening to the reasons they give...

If as a child you had to take on the responsibilities of an adult, that was emotional neglect—plain and simple. You were forced into a...

It’s obvious to avoid people who have betrayed you and sucked away the love you once felt, but sometimes there are reasons to pause before...

If you’re using psychological terminology to excuse sneaking around, attempting to undermine other people’s relationships, and deceiving those who care about you — and then...

Here’s a practical tip many of us forget: you cannot truly resolve conflict with someone who is emotionally immature. Picture this — they do something...

Quick quiz: do you have to be psychic to be in tune with her? No — but you do need to be proactive about recognizing...

They walk away—and then there is nothing but quiet. You scroll through their feeds and they look fine, even freer, smiling at brunch with friends,...

Listen: marriage can sometimes feel even more isolating than single life, and it’s easy to be swept up in the emotions of the wedding day....

Sometimes people fling the word “privilege” like an accusation — a put-down that lets the accuser feel morally superior and even use shame to discredit...

If the grown-ups around you ignored you as a child—if they were neglectful, brushed you off, or simply absent—you might still carry the experience of...

Existe um rótulo psicológico para o padrão de constantemente dar prioridade às necessidades de outra pessoa em detrimento das suas: você prioriza a maneira como eles se sentem amados, você desvia...

Descubra o que significa a estação do acoplamento, por que ela acontece no inverno e como as pessoas formam relacionamentos curtos e sazonais quando o clima esfria.

Duas coisas podem ser verdade ao mesmo tempo: sarcasmo, passividade-agressividade e gritar são formas não saudáveis de pedir o que você precisa, e no entanto, provavelmente...

For many people who experienced abuse or neglect as children, going to medical appointments can be intensely triggering. The questions clinicians ask, the physical examinations,...

In life you’ll encounter people who will mistreat you, and your instincts will warn you that their behavior is wrong and that you need to...

Estou prestes a lançar algo que pode cair pesado: se você assume que seu ex evitativo simplesmente seguiu em frente sem se importar, você está enganado. Completamente enganado....

Remember that deceiving your partner, whatever the reason, wounds them and undermines the foundation of trust in the relationship. You might tell yourself you’re sparing...

Certo — direto ao ponto. Você se pega checando o celular novamente. Olhando para a tela, esperando que aqueles três pontinhos apareçam....

O que você está passando não é uma montanha-russa romântica típica. É um esquema psicológico calculado. A pessoa evitativa na sua vida não tropeça no vai e vem...

hey I felt really disrespected by the way you were speaking to me at the party earlier Oh you mean the same party where you...

O que passa na mente de um ex evitativo quando seu silêncio dura muito além do que eles esperavam? Vamos explorar isso — honestamente, sem adoçar...