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Depending on the news you follow, you will see Russia and Ukraine portrayed as friends, enemies, or somewhere in between. Although many Russians view Kyiv as the hub of their nation, the ongoing 2022 conflict is nothing new.

Nagorno-Karabakh line of contactYerevantsi on Wikimedia Commons. Tensions are on the rise again between Azerbaijan and Armenia over their territorial dispute. As of last week, Azerbaijani forces have crossed over the line of contact that was set following the conflict in 2020. Armenia has since accused Azerbaijan of severing gas supplies to the ethnic Armenian population of Karabakh, and has called upon Russian peacekeepers to facilitate a withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces back across the line of contact.

As the hostilities in eastern Ukraine drag into the 15th year, over 1 million people have fled eastern Ukraine. This is the fastest mass evacuation this century. Russian military forces created tensions in Kharkiv and blockaded two strategic seaports.

You've been dating for what feels like forever, and at long last, you feel positive you've met "the one" — that perfect person you've been waiting to fall in love with for so long.

It’s normal to have conflict in relationships. People are different, and their desires and needs will inevitably clash. Resolving disagreements in a healthy way creates understanding and brings couples closer together. The objective should be the betterment of the relationship. This is a positive conflict. Below are 24 suggested rules–12 Do’s and 12 Don’ts–for actualizing this goal.

“I need my space” is not just a bad excuse. One of the most important characteristics of people who embrace their single lives is a love of solitude. The “single at heart” – my name for people for whom single life is their best life, not some sorry second best – savor the time they have to themselves. Many also love living alone. That doesn’t mean they don’t also enjoy spending time with other people. Most of them enjoy that, too. There’s nothing special about wanting opportunities to socialize. Thinking about spending time alone and not worrying about being lonely – that is special.