Ірина Журавльова

Set three short rituals per week: one 15-minute check-in, one 45-minute shared activity, one slow morning in bed. A 2021 survey of 1,200 people in...

State one specific desired outcome and one nonnegotiable boundary in a single sentence before any discussion. That single-line pact helps both people to communicate with...

Start with a timed exchange: one partner states a clear 60-second description of feeling using “I” language, the other paraphrases for 60 seconds, then both...

Checklist (do within one week): shower daily, trim nails, brush twice daily, replace underwear older than 12 months, rotate shirts after one wear when warm,...

Allocate 60 minutes into fixed blocks: 10-minute check-in, 15-minute reading and reflection, 15-minute problem-solving, 10-minute positive connection, 10-minute wrap-up that sets the next goal. Treat...

Prioritize core-value alignment before escalating commitment. Take quick quiz measuring priorities across finances, parenting, career, leisure; data from thousands of respondents shows value mismatches predict...

Use a fixed 30-minute slot once a week with this timed agenda: 5 minutes to name one feeling each, 10 minutes to review concrete actions...

Begin with a 90-day pact: schedule weekly 45–60 minute check-ins, set a shared budget within 30 days, and book at least three couples sessions in...

Say it aloud while seated upright: use one clear sentence that names the action, a second that acknowledges the impact on their feelings, and a...

Immediately start a 14‑day reaction log: record the date, situation, trigger, your action, and intensity 1–10; aim for three entries per day. If the average...

Concrete protocol: each partner writes one commitment, adds a deadline, and logs completion in a shared note within 24 hours. Aim for 80% follow-through over...

Begin a 10-minute daily check-in: each partner names one observable behavior they will change and one affectionate gesture, then repeat this routine for 21 days....

Reserve two uninterrupted 90-minute blocks each week and one 10-minute weekday check-in; place those slots on a shared calendar and mark them priority so other...

Begin with a timed regimen: 20-minute focused blocks – 15 history entries, 10 geography points, 10 culture notes, 15 science or current-affairs items; repeat after...

Insist on a written timeline before you enter deeper involvement: require a dated document that states filing dates, custody windows and a clear financial plan;...

Schedule a 20-minute undisturbed check-in at least three times per week; put it on the calendar as a fixed date and treat it as a...

Action: Keep a ten-minute daily log: write three factual notes (date, concrete behavior, place), three emotional labels, and one micro-action to try next day; use...

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...

Begin a 20-minute weekly check-in: partner A speaks uninterrupted three minutes while partner B mirrors content during two minutes, then swap; repeat three rounds. Keep...

Set a fixed 20-minute meeting on the same day; phones off. Use a strict agenda: one appreciation, one incident log entry, one actionable commitment. If...

Immediate action: implement a 48-hour pause after outreach and keep a simple log: date, who messaged first, channel, response time, outcome. Log each entry for...

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;...

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...

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%...