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Psychologist's tips: How to stay in touch with those who live far away
Even the closest friends can sometimes move far away – but it doesn't mean that you have to stop being friends with them. While it's generally harder to be friends with people who are far away from you, it's still possible, so you should work on it.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship communication long distance in touch Psychology 6 January 2024
Creating a guest zone: Interior tips
If you love guests, then you need a nice place in your house to invite them to. Nowadays, there are plenty of options you can use to add comfort and coziness to your lounge zone.
Kate Yakimchuk lounge zone interior comfort guest zone House Design 4 December 2023
Finding new friends as an adult: Psychologist's tips
When you're a kid or a teen, it's relatively easy for you to find new friends, because you're always surrounded by other kids like you. Meanwhile, it's way harder for adults to actually find new friends, especially when they can't become friends with their colleagues.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship adulthood tips Psychology 26 November 2023
Older people need their friends less: Psychologist's insights
Friendships and relationships are important for everyone's strong mental and even physical health at any age. Meanwhile, lots of people feel like they don't need their friends that much when they get older.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship maturity personality Psychology 20 November 2023
When expensive gifts aren't great: Psychologist's insights
We love our friends, so we want to make great gifts for them - it sounds great, right? Well, sometimes expensive gifts can only do harm, so you can accidentally make your relationships worse.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts presents friendship Psychology 22 October 2023
Adult friendship: Psychologist's insights
Adults meet and keep friends differently than kids or teenagers - it depends on their level of maturity, goals, and lack of free time to meet often. Meanwhile, adult friendship can be extremely stable, supportive, and generally great - but only when your friends are emotionally mature.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship tips communication Psychology 23 September 2023
How to support your friend when you're bad at choosing the right words: Different ways to show that you care
Supporting your friend doesn't always require finding the perfect words. In many cases, your actions can help way better than anything you can say.
Kate Yakimchuk support friendship tips Psychology 21 August 2023
How to help your friend to cope with loss: Be present and supportive
We all need friends in our darkest days, and it's extremely hard to cope with losses on your own. Helping a friend cope with loss can be a compassionate and supportive gesture during a difficult time.
Kate Yakimchuk support friendship loss Psychology 21 August 2023
Friendship can matter more than romantic relationships: Trust and support that stay with you
Friendship often matters more than romantic relationships because it forms a stable and enduring foundation in our lives. While romantic relationships may come and go, true friends are often there for us through thick and thin, providing unwavering support and understanding.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship relationship Psychology 30 July 2023
Maintaining Close Relationships: Frequency Isn't Everything
Contrary to common belief, close friendships don't necessarily require frequent in-person meetings to thrive. You can meet some of your good friends pretty rarely, but still be able to maintain warm and close relationships.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship communication Psychology 16 July 2023
Why men prefer being friends with women they find attractive: Psychologists explain
While every rule has some exceptions, most men still only choose to be friends with women they find physically attractive. Their friendship may only be platonic, but the rule works more often than not.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship friendship personality Psychology 7 June 2023
Advice from a Psychologist: How do you formulate I-messages
I-messages are "real" I-messages if they only express your impressions, feelings, thoughts and needs, without attributing responsibility to the recipient - not even "subconsciously".
Diana Dashkevich mental health communication Psychology 3 June 2023
Why friendship ends: The most popular reasons
Sometimes even the most amazing friendships deteriorate. While sometimes you can't do anything to prevent this, sometimes you can save it- it just needs some understanding and efforts from both people.
Kate Yakimchuk communication friendship Psychology 1 June 2023
Introverts make better friends: Psychologists explain
Introverts are often quieter, they often don't initiate conversations or seem to be excited around of many new people. At the same time, they can become amazing friends who truly value their close people.
Kate Yakimchuk introverts personality friendship Psychology 1 June 2023
Expert Opinion: What Not to Do at a Dinner Party
A dinner party requires certain rules before and after the event. In this article, we will talk about the main and common mistakes at dinner parties.
Diana Dashkevich dinner etiquette guests Psychology 30 May 2023
It’s harder for adults to make friends: Psychologists explain why adults tend to be lonelier
Children tend to make new friends quickly, but this ability fades as we get older. Adults also make friends, but it's much harder for them to find ones.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship relationship Psychology 30 May 2023