Relationship 2024, April

How to get your way without manipulation and coercion

How to get your way without manipulation and coercion

You don't have to give ultimatums or fight if you want someone to change their behavior. Nonviolent communication techniques will help

10 questions to ask on a first date

10 questions to ask on a first date

Scientists have proven that the right conversation topics on a first date can help you bond from the start. Or immediately say goodbye to illusions

"I can't love anyone": what to do if this is about you

"I can't love anyone": what to do if this is about you

Sometimes we idealize feelings too much and forget that there are other important things in life besides thinking about "Why I can't fall in love"

How to say no when you've already said yes

How to say no when you've already said yes

Sometimes you have to reverse your decision and say no. To refuse a person and at the same time maintain a normal relationship will help simple steps

10 toxic phrases you shouldn't say to someone in need

10 toxic phrases you shouldn't say to someone in need

"I told you", "Just think, a problem!" and other fake words of support that are much worse than open confrontation

8 commandments for those who want to learn how to say "no"

8 commandments for those who want to learn how to say "no"

The awkwardness, shame, fear most of us feel when we say no to someone. Learn how to learn to refuse despite inner agony

Raising an independent child: the lazy mom's method

Raising an independent child: the lazy mom's method

Child and family psychologist Anna Bykova tells how to become a lazy mother and raise an independent child who will not need parents

5 subtle signs of emotional abuse

5 subtle signs of emotional abuse

Emotional abuse can be difficult to recognize. But topics of conversation, attitudes towards the manifestation of emotions and other implicit signs can lead to thoughts

How to sort things out so as not to spoil them

How to sort things out so as not to spoil them

Prepared a memo, following which, you can find an effective and satisfactory solution to the conflict, whether it is a situation at work or at home

The Paradox of Compromise: Why Relationships Fail

The Paradox of Compromise: Why Relationships Fail

When relationship problems occur, we are used to finding a compromise. Life hacker finds out why compromise can ruin strong relationships

How to protect yourself from emotional abuse from your parents

How to protect yourself from emotional abuse from your parents

Violence isn't just about bruises and bumps. Emotional abuse also leaves traces on a child's social, emotional and mental development

Expressing Your Desires: 4 Steps to Violent Communication

Expressing Your Desires: 4 Steps to Violent Communication

Psychologist Marshall Rosenberg advises on how to talk about your needs without offense, blame, or criticism. This is nonviolent communication

10 beliefs that will help you resist manipulation

10 beliefs that will help you resist manipulation

The rules of behavior learned in childhood make it difficult to recognize someone else's influence. We tell you how to resist manipulators and not fall into the trap

6 steps to get your ex-friend back

6 steps to get your ex-friend back

If you are at odds, it doesn't have to be forever. We tell you how to make peace with a friend and resume a relationship if you still have the desire to communicate

Where do relationship trust problems come from and how to get it back

Where do relationship trust problems come from and how to get it back

Apologizing does not always help to make amends, and it can take months or even years to restore trust in a relationship

How to part beautifully

How to part beautifully

In life, it happens that we have to part with a loved one. Tips on how to end a relationship with dignity can help you get over a breakup

3 symptoms of unhealthy communication in a couple

3 symptoms of unhealthy communication in a couple

Consider the signs by which you can identify unhealthy relationships, and ways to resolve conflicts that contribute to rapprochement, rather than alienation of partners

What to do if your parents treat you like a child

What to do if your parents treat you like a child

For mom and dad, we are always small. But sometimes this behavior goes beyond the scope and the relationship with the parents begins to cause discomfort

Why are you jealous of your partner's past and how to stop

Why are you jealous of your partner's past and how to stop

Sometimes jokes about exes turn into nightmares. But jealousy of the past is meaningless and it can and should be overcome for the sake of the future relationship

Why we follow our ex on social media and how to stop doing it

Why we follow our ex on social media and how to stop doing it

It's a bad idea to check if your ex-girlfriend has added new photos to Instagram or changed her VKontakte status. Just like ex-boyfriends

How to understand when it is worth fighting for a relationship, and when it is time to put an end

How to understand when it is worth fighting for a relationship, and when it is time to put an end

We figure out together with a family psychologist whether it is worth continuing the relationship with a partner when it is no longer possible to close our eyes to problems

7 life hacks that will help you better understand people

7 life hacks that will help you better understand people

Watching TV shows, singing in a choir and other non-obvious ideas, the effectiveness of which has been proven by scientists. Learn How To Develop Empathy With Simple Techniques

5 reasons why being friends with coworkers is a bad idea

5 reasons why being friends with coworkers is a bad idea

Friendship at work is not only about pleasant conversations and a good atmosphere. They also include awkward situations, distractions, conflicts of interest, and more

How to set personal boundaries in the work team

How to set personal boundaries in the work team

Defend your territory gently but aggressively - this is how to build personal boundaries so as not to risk your career and not spoil relationships with colleagues

10 exercises to fight your fear of communication

10 exercises to fight your fear of communication

Life hacker tells how to overcome fear using unusual methods. Be prepared for the fact that you have to make new acquaintances

21 signs your relationship is going to hell

21 signs your relationship is going to hell

Nobody promised that a relationship is easy. But this does not mean that meeting or living with another person should resemble an endless hell. Knowing when to quit and when to move on is key to emotional survival. Until we are 200% sure that the relationship is over, we continue to believe in it.

10 ways to ask for forgiveness that will only make things worse

10 ways to ask for forgiveness that will only make things worse

No apology is better than insincere: we figure out how to ask for forgiveness so as not to cause additional tension and resentment

What Is Empty Nest Syndrome And How To Stay Stuck When There Is No One To Care For

What Is Empty Nest Syndrome And How To Stay Stuck When There Is No One To Care For

The chicks fly away, but life doesn't end there. Lifehacker's tips to help overcome empty nest syndrome and make separation from children easier

“We will not forget about each other, even when we get older”: two stories about a long and strong friendship

“We will not forget about each other, even when we get older”: two stories about a long and strong friendship

Strong friendships are possible not only in childhood. The main thing is to really want to maintain communication and not allow problems to be hushed up

4 misconceptions that make people unnecessarily ashamed of divorce

4 misconceptions that make people unnecessarily ashamed of divorce

Breaking up doesn’t make you worse, nor does it mean that you didn’t work hard to keep your family together. Found common misconceptions about divorce

How social media changed our relationship

How social media changed our relationship

The Internet expands our social circle, but it provokes loneliness. There is only one antidote: to strengthen relationships, you need to communicate more live

6 bad reasons to be friends

6 bad reasons to be friends

Shared memories, family ties or gratitude are still not a reason to continue communication. If your paths diverged, then friendship can dry up

What to do if you and your loved one have different outlooks on life

What to do if you and your loved one have different outlooks on life

If you and your partner have different outlooks on life, it will be difficult. But it is not necessary to part. We will tell you what to do to keep the relationship

25 questions for the child instead of the boring "How are you at school?"

25 questions for the child instead of the boring "How are you at school?"

Children don't always talk about school life in detail. What to do? Diversify your communication with your child by asking interesting questions

"A spark ran between us and there was nothing I could do." Stories of people who have had an office romance

"A spark ran between us and there was nothing I could do." Stories of people who have had an office romance

An office romance is normal. But when deciding on a romantic relationship with a colleague, do not forget to weigh the pros and cons

How can adult children respond to parental relationship problems and whether to intervene

How can adult children respond to parental relationship problems and whether to intervene

Disagreements between mom and dad will always hurt. Figured out what to do if your parents are getting divorced and you are no longer 10 or even 18

Why are we doomed to be alone and why it shouldn't scare us

Why are we doomed to be alone and why it shouldn't scare us

Loneliness should not scare us or cause discomfort. The feeling of distance from each other does not mean at all that something in our life is going wrong

7 reasons why you don't get calls after your first date

7 reasons why you don't get calls after your first date

This does not mean that you did something wrong and the first date was unsuccessful. Maybe the person just lost your number or doesn't need a relationship at all

Why are we jealous and how to stop doing it

Why are we jealous and how to stop doing it

Learn how to stop being jealous before the feeling ruins your relationship. After all, jealousy is essentially a reflection of your insecurity, and most often there is no reason for it

How Learning to Listen to Other People Can Change Your Life

How Learning to Listen to Other People Can Change Your Life

Listening is one of the skills that everyone should have. We will talk about whether it is possible with it to change your life in this article