Ірина Журавльова

The absolute worst sensation is knowing there are simple things you should do—lay out your clothes for the morning, send an important email, put the...

Have you ever stepped back from someone you care about and felt like they barely noticed? Like you’re left alone in your room with a...

Listen — it does not matter which partner we are talking about; I am here to point out something simple but draining: it wears you...

Getting rid of things won’t magically fix your life. That’s the hard truth. We’ve been sold an appealing story by books, influencers, renovation shows and...

Have you ever blurted out something during an argument or in an attempt to sound strong and suddenly felt the atmosphere go cold? Your partner...

There’s one major consequence of trauma that most people aren’t aware of. It’s powerful and can seriously limit your life. While it isn’t exclusive to...

So you’re asking whether that ex who pushed you away — the one who acted distant, uninterested, and unaffected — might ever come back feeling...

I see you’re tucked into another steamy romance — this one’s called Secure Love. Learn anything interesting? I am picking up a lot. So, what...

When people think of an avoidant, they picture someone who disappears, dodges serious conversations, and hides behind the familiar “I’m busy.” But here’s the catch:...

The reason many of us fail to establish boundaries—those personal rules about what we will and won’t accept—is fear: we worry that stating our non-negotiables...

I’ve discovered a method that seems to contradict what everyone insists is impossible: getting a partner with a dismissive-avoidant attachment style to acknowledge the harm...

[music] Do you sometimes feel bewildered and exhausted by an overwhelming event, as if you’re separated from the rest of the world and trapped inside...

here’s a radical thought: what if, for once, we actually tried to love one another? what if in just one conversation we stopped performing the...

After reading hundreds of messages from people who follow this channel, certain recurring patterns stand out. One particularly alarming sign that someone is unraveling in...

If you’re sharing parenting responsibilities with someone who displays narcissistic behavior, there are some things that are likely true about how you’re feeling. First, you’re...

Okay, welcome to premarital counseling. Thanks for coming. Are you excited for the wedding? It’s just a few weeks away. Yeah, it’s thrilling. Hold on...

Have you ever ceased pursuing someone and noticed the atmosphere change? Ever wondered what goes through their head when you stop texting, stop waiting, stop...

So many people drift through life trying to fix issues of belonging, meaning, and productivity without realizing that they are, in fact, keeping themselves—and the...

Being in company can feel overwhelming and activating, especially if you grew up with trauma — people can be harsh, judgmental, and make you feel...

hey, i was kind of wondering if you had any tips for, you know, the bedroom — if you catch my drift. oh, so you...

Do you know what my underlying aim is? To stop the power struggles that damage so many relationships. Too often couples fall into imbalanced dynamics...

You don’t have to wait until someone has hurt you ten times before you accept the truth. If warning signs appear at the start of...

Did they tell you they weren’t ready, yet behaved as if everything were fine? Did they make you feel as though your desire for consistency...

I’m not sure what dating looks like these days, but one thing I’m certain of: you deserve someone who actively pursues you. It frustrates me...