Irina Zhuravleva

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately felt something off? A prickling tension, a clipped tone, or a polite smile that didn’t reach...

I’ll be blunt: when someone walks out of your life without offering a straightforward reason, that isn’t love or consideration. It isn’t a quirky coping...

Why do women today demand so much more from men than women did generations ago? That’s a fair question. I assumed it’s because women are...

Most people lose an avoidant the very moment that person withdraws. It’s rarely the silence itself that ends things; it’s what follows that silence. A...

Experiencing an unusually high amount of conflict with others is a frequent outcome for adults who grew up with neglect or abuse. Constant fighting, arguing,...

There’s a certain mindset people are irresistibly drawn into — you’ve probably noticed it, maybe even found yourself slipping into it at times. We’ve all...

Men, don’t learn the hard way like I did. Look at all these tools — they matter to me, so I take care of them....

Here’s something almost nobody ever says outright: the impact of someone leaving doesn’t always register in the moment. The loss, the regret, the emptiness —...

There’s something strangely compelling about people who appear composed, steady, and seemingly unaffected. They don’t beg or pursue; their emotions seem tucked away and tightly...

You’re in a relationship and it feels bewildering, doesn’t it? One moment you feel incredibly close — seen, connected, certain that what you share is...

Jimmy here with another episode on how to handle your partner’s seemingly irrational emotions. Alright, let’s see what today’s term is — what are we...

We aren’t wounded by what we don’t know so much as by what we refuse to acknowledge — a line Carl Young once said. Anyone...

Try something right now: take a quick reality check of the room you’re in while watching this and notice what’s on every surface. Are there...

So what are we actually after — a woman of real worth who honors and values us? And how do we expect that kind of...

Have you ever stepped away from a conversation with someone you love? Not following a shouting match. Not because of name-calling or cutting remarks, but...

Discover inspiring backyard wedding ideas, décor tips, planning advice, and personal touches to create a warm, meaningful celebration at home.

Communication techniques alone will not change the behavior of someone who is narcissistic. You may be an attentive listener, strive to understand their point of...

Hello — I work as a therapist and I’m also pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Today I want to bring some clarity to a dynamic...

I have a kind of secret window that lets me observe how childhood wounds shape people’s lives, the recurring patterns those wounds create, and which...

They say the most dangerous silence isn’t the one you can hear — it’s the silence that lingers after you stop caring and eventually go...

Have you ever been in a relationship where one week he’s texting every morning, planning dates, and looking at you like you’re the only person...

Everyone should have the liberty to seek out the relationships and lifestyle that bring them happiness, as long as what they do is legal. We...

Hey babe — how do you feel about slipping into the bedroom for a bit of fun? Wow, someone’s clearly in the mood; give me...

As a stay-at-home dad during summer break, I can honestly say this is the toughest job on earth. I’m not trying to turn this into...