Irina Zhuravleva

An actionable approach: if a last-minute cancel happens, expect an immediate text or call that explains the reason and proposes a specific new meeting within...

Rule of thumb: share facts that affect health, legal exposure, custody, finances or likelihood of repeat harmful behavior – for example a past incarceration, ongoing...

Immediate recommendation: impose a 30-day no-contact rule, block five key channels where reminders appear, and book an appointment with a certified lmhc within two weeks....

Recommendation: If you plan to invite a man, pick a specific activity, set a short time limit, open with a sentence that signals intention; for...

Set one scheduled meeting per week: 40 minutes total, broken into three timed items – 5 minutes each for appreciation statements, 15 minutes to resolve...

Need a checklist? Pack keys, transit backup, weather-aware outfit, cash plus card, and a short list of two venue alternatives near where you are living....

Begin a strict 30-day no-contact protocol today: set phone to Do Not Disturb, archive past threads, block temporarily, log every attempted contact with timestamps, allocate...

Begin each check-in with one direct question: “What needs my support right now?” Give whole attention; absolutely no multitasking. If conversation concerns baby care, add...

Log every instance for 30 days: note timestamp, trigger, emotion level (1–10), duration in minutes and the replacement action taken; set a target to reduce...

Recommendation: include the word marriage in the opening sentence of a short bio on sites and apps to set expectations early. This direct approach reduces...

Book the next trip before you finish the current one: reserve flights and one shared accommodation in advance, set a locked travel fund of $250–$400...

Use a short, specific opener: heres a 25‑word script to read or adapt: “When X happened (specific example) it made me feel Y; I want...

Set a measurable goal: record current frequency of small falsehoods over 30 days, find amount per week, then cut that amount by 50% within 90...

Choose partnership only if you can list five measurable indicators that show long-term fit: goals both partners can keep, character signals that match action, a...

Set clear rules about time and place: propose a 45–60 minute window, name a specific cafe or bar, pick a weekday evening or early Saturday...

Implement a 10–15 minute pre-departure and post-return ritual: agree on a clear checklist of plans, arrival times, and red flags, log exact timings of coming...

Recommendation: Reveal the exact legal, financial and health items that are necessary to determine joint plans with your intended partner within six months before a...

Concrete action: restrict evening visits to one weeknight and one daytime weekend meeting for the first month; this preserves routines, helps maintain balance for kids...

Commit to a 30-day no-contact reset and log three simple metrics each evening: number of intrusive thoughts, urge frequency, and mood on a 1–10 scale....

Only a small gesture works best: 1–3 stems kept under 30 cm; wrapped in kraft paper or placed in a tiny basket to avoid a...

Use a 3-to-1 ratio: one lead face-forward shot, one waist-up or mid-shot, and one full-length or full-body image. Lab A/B tests on multiple platforms including...

Do this now: give a short list of actionable items (move dates, shared bills, emergency contact) and ask him to pick which two he can...

Start with measurable signals: effectively track how conflicts are resolved (aim for follow-up within 48–72 hours) and whether commitments made during conversations are kept. Studies...

Set clear criteria: list three non-negotiables and three curiosities, then apply them to every meeting. Score communication, follow-through, emotional availability on a 0–5 scale after...