1. Willingness to Give

One of the main problems in relationships is selfishness. It arises when one party only takes and gives nothing in return. A person who is incapable of self-sacrifice and focuses only on gaining personal benefit turns into a selfish individual. The ability to give is the foundation of relationships.

2. Willingness to Change

There are no perfect people, but everyone can strive to become better. In healthy relationships, both sides are willing to change. They understand that they are not perfect and that at times they need to change themselves rather than blame their partner. This makes the relationship stronger.

3. The ability to admit your mistakes.

You should not be afraid to admit your mistakes. Together, it is much easier to find a way to fix them.

4. Ability to Listen

Ability to listen. Learn to listen. This will help you understand your partner's position. It's much easier if you are ready to commit yourself (see point 1).

5. Mutual Support

The law of reciprocity states that when we do good for others, they will also do good for us. We reap what we sow. By supporting each other, both sides in the relationship get what they need.

6. Openness

Misunderstanding is one of the fundamental problems in relationships. That's why it's important for both parties to be open with each other. If there is something about your partner that bothers you, you should let them know. Of course, in a gentle, delicate manner.

7. Honesty

In good relationships, both parties should act according to what they think and say. Keep your promises, trust each other, and your relationship will become stronger. Of course, all these principles must be observed by both parties. But one must start with oneself, then you can build strong, reliable relationships.

Let Them Take Care of You

A simple psychological trick to improve your relationship. When you do something nice for your significant other, you start liking them even more – this effect is called the Benjamin Franklin effect. The psychological phenomenon suggests that we like people for whom we do nice things. Several couples participated in an experiment: One partner constantly showed care – said something nice, brought drinks, and so on, while the other did nothing. At the end of the experiment, the partners who did nice things valued their partners 5% more than at the beginning, according to questionnaires filled out by participants before and after the experiment. The takeaway? Make sure you let your partner take care of you. Don't insist on always paying the bill or driving yourself. Give your partner a chance to invest in you, and they will appreciate you even more.

Stress and Female Sexuality

If a woman is criticized, she falls into depression. During depression and stress, she produces more testosterone (the primary male hormone). Such a woman becomes withdrawn and angry. She loses interest in the intimate sphere of relationships because she loses trust in the man. A woman's resentment and sexual desire cannot coexist at the same time. For a woman, maximum openness is important in sex, and this arises primarily from trust. And trust means the conviction that the man will definitely protect her from both negative external events and her own emotions.

Stress and Women's Sexuality

The difference between men and women is that for a woman, her inner state, her fulfillment, is important in order to desire a man, while for a man it is enough for her to be attractive to him, sexual, and it doesn't matter that they had a big argument 10 minutes ago. Women's sexual desire is governed by a much more complex set of hormonal and emotional interactions. A woman's sexual desire increases day by day if she trusts and believes in the man, but after the man starts criticizing her, this desire disappears until her emotional balance is restored.

Study Shows Dogs Can Smell Your Stress

Pets not only sense this smell, but it also depresses them. The pet's mood can worsen, and they become downcast. During the study, scientists collected human sweat after stress tests. When looking for the food bowl, the dogs were distracted by the smell of stress and were less trusting of the food.

Scientists accidentally discover a cure for baldness: sugar syrup

They were studying wound healing using a sugar gel and noticed that hair began to grow actively on the spots where the medicine was applied to the mice. Then they tested the gel on mice with hereditary baldness and achieved the same result.

Chimpanzee Sign Language Comparable in Speed to Human Speech

Chimpanzee sign language is comparable in speed to human speech, scientists from the USA and Europe have found. By analyzing over 8500 gestures made by wild primates, the researchers concluded that chimpanzees respond to their peers in approximately 200 ms, which is comparable to the average speed of our responses to remarks. Interestingly, the apes use gestures in almost all aspects of life: greeting each other, arguing, reconciling, and so on. Most dialogues are limited to a few gestures, but complex negotiations can contain up to seven. Sometimes chimpanzees even interrupt each other, understanding the meaning of the gesture before it is completed.

Man in China loses eye after swatting fly

A man in China swatted a fly and ended up losing his eye. He contracted a bacterial infection. Initially, the unfortunate man's eye became red and swollen. The doctor's medications did not help, and the man went blind in that eye. The infection did not stop there: the eye had to be amputated to prevent the bacteria from spreading to the brain.

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard

It is securely hidden at a depth of 130 meters, and there is enough space inside for 4.5 million seed samples. The mission of the vault is to save the main agricultural crops in the event of a global catastrophe.

Jobs for Paralytics Created in Japan

A café in Tokyo hires disabled individuals who remotely operate OriHime robot waiters from home.

Horoscope for August 2nd

Capricorn: Do not rely on the opinions of others and do not ask them for advice. They will likely prove useless, as people may not always understand the situation and assess all circumstances correctly. Aquarius: Many things go off-plan today, so you will have to adjust on the fly. But you'll be able to demonstrate flexibility and spontaneity, which will come in very handy. Some Aquarians will receive important information. Pisces: Your vigilance and attention to detail will be outstanding. Adversaries will not be able to deceive you. But excessive suspicion may sometimes be harmful. You risk missing out on interesting opportunities.

Horoscope for August 2

Libra: It is not worth taking on unfamiliar tasks. However, the day will be successful for familiar tasks. You will not face the slightest difficulty; you will handle a large amount of work and correct previously made mistakes. Scorpio: Your sensitivity and receptiveness will be heightened to the limit. Therefore, you will take any trifles too much to heart. Even a minor reason will seem like a serious problem. Sagittarius: Act slowly, and you will be able to handle everything on time. Avoid hasty decisions; they will surely turn out to be wrong. Previously made plans will have to be restructured on the go.

Horoscope for August 2

Cancer: The day will be suitable for solving accumulated tasks and starting new ventures. Circumstances will be in your favor, so you will easily handle everything. The second half of the day is favorable for acquiring new knowledge. Leo: In the first half of the day, you will have original ideas. They may seem too bold to those around you. Not everyone will appreciate your flight of fancy. However, you will be right, and soon you will be able to bring your plans to life. Virgo: The day will be calm and measured. Colleagues will not distract you, so it is worth focusing on tasks that require attention and concentration. Working with numbers or a large amount of information will be successful.

Horoscope for August 2

Aries: Do not make hasty decisions and do not trust the first impression, it is often deceptive. It is worth taking the time to understand everything first. Some tasks will turn out to be more difficult than they initially appeared. Taurus: The day will bring many surprises, not all of which will be pleasant. But you will be able to take the necessary measures quickly while everyone else is still pondering and worrying. Gemini: A successful day for resolving serious business or financial matters. You will be reasonable and restrained, and you will not miss any important details, thus avoiding mistakes.