27 Oct , 13:39
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Scientists revealed the main secret of strong relationships - and it only takes a minute a day
American psychologist Mark Travers found that to significantly improve their relationship, partners need to dedicate only 60 seconds to each other daily. The researcher claims that it's necessary to find a minute every day to fully concentrate on your significant other – without gadgets, hustle, and distracting factors. This mindful step – showing genuine attention, warmth, and openness – becomes the most valuable contribution to the "emotional bank account" of the relationship, the specialist emphasizes.
Travers developed several options for such short but effective rituals.
According to the psychologist, the key success factor lies not in intensity but in the regularity of these practices. It's a kind of "micro-habit" – so elementary that it's impossible not to follow, yet powerful enough to improve the climate in the relationship step by step. Couples who have implemented this methodology note decreased irritability and more constructive conflict resolution.
To form a sustainable habit of daily dedicating a minute to intimacy, Travers recommends tying it to an everyday action, such as brushing teeth. The expert particularly notes that you don't need to strive for perfect execution every time – it's more important to consistently preserve this minute for communication, even on the most stressful days.